Decadent double chocolate muffins filled with fresh raspberries and chocolate chips, topped with mini chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness. A perfect treat for Valentine’s Day, combining rich chocolate and tangy raspberries.
Author:Sarah
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:18-20 minutes
Total Time:35-40 minutes
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup (135 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups (150 g) fresh or frozen raspberries
For the Topping (optional):
1/4 cup (45 g) mini chocolate chips
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Chocolate and Raspberries:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and raspberries, being careful not to break the raspberries too much.
Fill the Muffin Cups:
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the tops with mini chocolate chips, if desired.
Bake the Muffins:
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch before serving.
Notes
If using frozen raspberries, don’t thaw them before folding into the batter to prevent them from turning mushy.
These muffins are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.