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Irresistible Mocha Muffins

Irresistible Mocha Muffins for Your Cozy Coffee Moments

These irresistible mocha muffins, with their rich chocolate and coffee flavors, elevate your cozy baking experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat/gluten-free
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-process for milder taste
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or brewed espresso
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar or brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 0.5 cups brewed coffee strong
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolatey Delight
  • 1 cups chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Optional Toppings
  • 0.5 cups chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 0.25 cups toffee bits or sugar crystals

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Paper Liners

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until frothy, then add milk, oil, coffee, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Fill each muffin liner about 3/4 full with batter.
  6. Optional: Sprinkle toppings over the batter in each muffin liner.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 5mgIron: 8mg

Notes

To keep your muffins moist, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individually wrapped for 2-3 months.

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