Name: Double Chocolate Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Ingredients: 2 Cups AP Flour ((240 g / 8.5 oz)); 1 tsp Baking powder; 1/4 tsp Baking soda; 1 Cup Light or Dark brown sugar ((200 g / 7 oz)); 1 tsp Espresso powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 Cup + 1 TBS Unsweetened cocoa powder ((50 g / 2 oz)); 1 Cup Chocolate chips ((170 g / 6 oz)); 1 Cup Buttermilk ((240 ml / 8 oz)); 2 Large Eggs; 1/2 Cup Vegetable oil ((120 ml / 4 oz))

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Last updated on March 10th, 2022.

Even though these double chocolate muffins are a breakfast thing, I always crave them late at night. Something about A warm steamy chocolate muffin loaded with creamy vanilla ice cream that goes so well with some late-night Netflix binging.

muffins on a rack with coffee cup next to them

No planning ahead is required. Just 2 bowls, a muffin tin and 25-30 minutes.

Making this recipe is as simple as boiling an egg so I won’t bore you with the details. I will, on the other hand, give you my “last minute” tips on how to bring your ingredients to room temperature in 10 minutes or less!

Sift flour, cocoa powder, B.powder/soda, and salt

How to bring ingredients to room temperature:

EGGS

Place eggs in a deep bowl (I use a large glass cup) and place the bowl in the sink under warm running water for 1-2 minutes. After that leave the eggs in the bowl (now filled with warm water) for 5-10 minutes.

TIP! To know if the eggs are bad, know that eggs should never float when in water. Floating eggs = bad eggs.

Milk / heavy cream / Half & Half

In the microwave, warm up 1/4 – 1/3 of the required amount for about 20-30 seconds. Until the liquid is almost too hot to touch. Add the remaining liquid to the warmed liquid.

Sour Cream / Buttermilk/ Orange Juice / Lemon Juice

Firstly measure the ingredient in a large (preferably tall) dish and place the dish in a large deep bowl. Secondly, Fill the large bowl with boiling water and let sit for about 10 minutes. Stir halfway.

CREAM CHEESE

Cut cream cheese into medium-sized pieces and warm in the microwave using 15-20 seconds increments.

BUTTER

Two options:

Cut the butter into small pieces and place it on the stove (in a bowl), next to a cooking pot. Check it often to make sure it is not melting. (I also place it on my counter while the dishwasher is running.)
Use a grater to grate the butter. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.

tender unwrap muffin that was bitten, chocolate oozing

Now Let’s Talk about This Double Chocolate Muffins Recipe:

The recipe instructs to fill the muffin liners 3/4 full. However, you can go ahead and fill the muffin liner to the top for that muffin tops love.
For best results, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. See above for fast, last minutes tricks.
If you do not have buttermilk in hand, add 2 tsp of vinegar (or fresh squeezed lemon juice) to the milk and mix.
Do not over mix the batter. Mix just to incorporate the ingredients, few lumps are ok.
You can use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar. I like using the dark because it has more molasses which firstly it traps extra humidity and secondly enhances the chocolate flavor.
Espresso powder is optional, but if you do not have it in hand instant coffee is just fine.

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