Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. These moist muffins blend decadent chocolate with a hint of espresso, creating a deliciously satisfying experience. With quick preparation and versatile serving options, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them warm from the oven or topped with confectioner’s sugar for an elegant touch. They also make a great base for delicious toppings like nut butter or fresh berries, allowing you to customize your experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 TBSP freshly brewed espresso, cooled slightly
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk, room temperature and stirred with a fork
- 8 TBSP (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips, divided
- Confectioner's sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line two muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together cooled espresso, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, eggs, and low-fat buttermilk. Stream in the melted butter while whisking until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined.
- Gently fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving about 3-4 tablespoons for topping.
- Use an ice cream scoop to divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each cup to the top.
- Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for an additional 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Immediately place reserved chocolate chips on top of each muffin to melt as they cool.
- Cool in a draft-free area for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg