Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (semi-sweet or dark), plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, milk, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add 1/2 tsp espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Mix in nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Use white chocolate or peanut butter chips for variation.
- Make mini muffins and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for melty chocolate centers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg