These muffins are rich, ultra-moist, and loaded with melted chocolate in every bite. Soft like chocolate cake with gooey chocolate chips throughout, they’re the kind of bakery-style muffins that disappear fast.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (180 g) chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- Optional: large chocolate chunks for the top
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tray with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Top with extra chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
🍽️ Description
These muffins are deeply chocolatey with a soft, tender crumb and pockets of melted chocolate throughout. The cocoa gives them a rich cake-like flavor, while the chocolate chips make every bite extra gooey and indulgent.
💡 Tips for Success
- Do not overmix the batter or muffins may become dense
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother mixing
- Add extra chocolate chips on top for bakery-style muffins
- Slightly underbake for a softer, fudgier center
- Let muffins cool for a few minutes before eating—the chocolate stays molten inside
✨ Optional Additions
- Espresso powder to intensify chocolate flavor
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- White chocolate chips
- Chocolate drizzle on top
- A pinch of cinnamon for warmth
📊 Nutritional Information (Approx. per muffin, based on 12 muffins)
- Calories: 280–340 kcal
- Protein: 4–6 g
- Fat: 14–18 g
- Carbohydrates: 35–42 g
- Sugar: 20–26 g
🧾 Conclusion
Double Chocolate Chip Muffins are pure chocolate heaven—soft, rich, and packed with melted chocolate in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime cravings hit.
⭐ Recommendation
Serve warm with milk or coffee for the ultimate bakery-style experience.
🌿 Embracing Healthful Indulgence
For a lighter version, reduce sugar slightly or use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor with less sweetness. You can also substitute part of the flour with whole wheat flour for added fiber.