Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins. Perfectly moist and loaded with a burst of espresso flavor, these muffins are a delightful treat for any time of day.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Breakfast, Snack
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
1 3/4cups all-purpose flour
1/2cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
1/2cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2cup granulated sugar
1/2cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
3/4cup whole milk
1/3cup sour cream or plain yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional:
1cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth. Add eggs, milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
Blend Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until no dry streaks remain. Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake: Divide batter among muffin cups and bake for 17–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Serve: Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra indulgence, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top before baking.
These muffins freeze well—store in a zip-top bag and thaw at room temperature.