Description
Indulge in these rich and moist Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins that are loaded with intense cocoa flavor and a hint of coffee. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a dessert treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 tablespoons freshly brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips, divided
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Wet Ingredients:
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Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, espresso, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate: Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, reserving the rest.
- Bake: Fill muffin cups to the top. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Finish: Top warm muffins with remaining chocolate chips for a glossy finish. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Espresso enhances chocolate flavor without overpowering it—don’t skip it even if you’re not a coffee lover.
- For bakery-style domes, fill muffin cups fully and avoid opening the oven door during baking.
- Muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 247 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg
