Double Chocolate Muffins (video)
Why this recipe is so great:
- It’s quick and easy. This recipe is just 4 easy steps and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. So in less than half an hour, you can be enjoying a warm melty-chocolate muffin.
- The muffins taste phenomenal. These muffins are soft, moist, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate.
- Store up to 5 days. These muffins are great for the school/work week. Make them Sunday night and you have them for the week to enjoy. They make for an excellent quick breakfast or snack, and are great to pack for lunch.
How to make double chocolate muffins:
- You start by mixing together all the dry ingredients.
- Next, you whisk all the wet ingredients together.
- Combine both and fold in the chocolate.
- Divide the batter evenly into your muffin pan, top with more chocolate, and bake.
Expert tips:
- I don’t know about you, but my cocoa powder is always lumpy. There were times when I too lazy to sift and ended up with pockets of dry cocoa powder in my cake. So learn from my mistakes, always sift your cocoa powder if it’s lumpy.
- You can use any kind of dairy or non-dairy milk in this recipe, but whole milk or buttermilk is best. I find it makes the muffins more moist.
- Evenly divide your batter into the muffin cups, that way they will all be done at the same time. Because these muffins are dark in color, it can be difficult to tell when they are done. The best way to check is to lightly press the tops of the muffins and if they spring back, they’re done. You can use the toothpick method, but you have to insert it where there is no chocolate which can be tricky.
FAQ:
- Can you freeze these double chocolate muffins? Yes, they freeze really well and last up to a month in the freezer. Thaw overnight at room temperature. Reheat in the microwave for 15-30 seconds if desired. Do not reheat in the oven, it will dry out.
- Can I use butter instead of vegetable oil? Yes, you can use the same amount of melted butter instead of vegetable oil. Please note, it won’t be as moist.
- What can I substitute for sour cream? You can substitute it with plain regular yogurt, plain Greek yogurt or even mayonnaise.
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- Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Bakery-Style Blueberry Streusel Muffins
- Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
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- Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins
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Double Chocolate Muffins
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12
Description
These double chocolate muffins are moist and hearty. They have beautiful domed tops, intense in chocolate flavor, and take less than 30 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (55g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (I used dutch-processed)
- 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (125ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (125ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (130g) sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips, plus more for topping if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, milk, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate pieces.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The muffins can also be frozen for up to a month. Thaw overnight at room temperature. Reheat in the microwave for 15-30 seconds if desired. Do not reheat in the oven, it will dry out.
Substitutions:
- Vegetable oil – you can use the same amount of melted butter if you prefer. Please note that it won’t be as moist.
- Sour cream – you can substitute with plain regular yogurt, plain greek yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Category: breakfast, snack
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: double chocolate muffin recipe, double chocolate chip muffins, moist double chocolate muffins
78 Comments on “Double Chocolate Muffins (video)”
Wow! Just wow!
Such a beautiful flavour and so easy to make! Used Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
Thank you, a keeper!
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You’re welcome, Gilda, and thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you like it so much:)
I made recipe exactly step by step took out of oven as they were cooling they sank.
What did I do wrong? I threw them out since I am some what a perfectionist and did not want to send them with husband to share with coworkers.😕
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Sounds like the muffins were undercooked causing it to sink as it cooled or perhaps there was too much baking soda. How long did you bake it for?
Hi Lily,
I baked them for 20 minutes going to try again with less baking soda. 🤞
Hello…Is the muffin pan standard size or Jumbo .
I just made recipe and seem to have extra batter.
It’s a standard-size muffin pan.
Second time making these. First time they baked for 15 mins and they were very dry. This time baked for 14 mins. Still dry but not as much. Hmmm…any ideas why this may happen. I used an oven thermometer temp was right.
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Sorry to hear that the muffins were dry. Perhaps lower the temp to 375F and see if that helps.
Amazing! I live that all of your recipes are so easy to make and they taste delicious!
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highly recommend!!! super easy, fun, and turned out moist and delicious like they were from a bakery! 10/10
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Awe, thanks for your rave review, Ava! I’m so glad you liked them:)
So good and so fresh .
They were delicious, my friends at work said they were the best double chocolate muffins they’d tasted, thanks for sharing the recipe 😊
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You’re very welcome, Marie! I’m so happy everyone liked it and thank you for your kind words:)
THESE MUFFINS ARE….. AMAZING they are moist, don’t crumble, and overall would make them again.
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Thank you for your wonderful review, Ella! I’m so glad you think they are amazing:)
Can you use milk chocolate chips instead of semi sweet??
Yes, you can use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet. Enjoy the muffins and happy Sunday!
OMG this is so good in the morning with some juice! So fluffy! I made these last night and they are amazing ty! 🙂
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You’re very welcome, Guiliana! I’m so glad you think they are amazing:) Thank you for your rave review!
Very yummy! I like mine extra chocolaty, so I think I will add a few more chocolate chips if I make them again. I used almond milk and it still turned out great!
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I’m so glad you liked it and thank you for your kind words, Grace. Have a great week!
This is sooo yummy plus easy to follow recipe. Thank you so much
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You’re very welcome! I’m glad you liked it and thank you for your kind words:)
They are amazing !!!Thank you 😘
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You’re welcome, Ramona! I’m glad you think they are amazing:)
May I know what’s the amount of buttermilk if I am replacing sour cream/yogurt for this? Do I still need to have 125 ml milk?
Any difference if buttermilk is used?
Thanks
Hi Suzanne,
You can replace the sour cream in this recipe by mixing 2 tablespoons of melted butter with half a cup minus 2 tablespoons (95ml) of buttermilk. I hope that helps and please feel free to reply back with any further questions. Stay safe and happy baking!