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Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins

Moist Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins for the Ultimate Indulgence

Delight in these double chocolate espresso muffins, combining coffee and chocolate in a moist, fluffy texture for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt halve for fine salt
  • 1 cup Hot Water
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or buttermilk/full-fat yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Espresso Powder
  • 1/2 cup Neutral Oil canola/vegetable/sunflower
  • 1/2 cup Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips or mini chips
Optional Topping
  • 1/2 cup Extra Chocolate Chips for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • muffin tin
  • Paper liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate the Espresso: In a jug, combine hot water with espresso powder, stirring until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, sour cream, dissolved espresso, and sugars until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet mixture. Stir gently until almost smooth.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips to the batter without over-mixing.
  5. Rest the Batter: Cover the bowl and let batter rest for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F while lining muffin pans with paper liners.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each muffin cup until slightly over ¾ full.
  8. Bake the Muffins: Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, weigh ingredients and do not skip the resting time for the batter.

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