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Triple Chocolate Muffins

You'll never want to grab a muffin from the bakery again after making this chocolate muffin recipe! They are made from scratch and get hits of chocolate from melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, making them rich and flavorful, yet dense and moist.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper muffin cups or grease with a non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, melt together the chocolate butter until completely smooth. (You can do this in a glass bowl using a microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each; or you can use a heatproof bowl set over a small saucepan of barely simmering water.)
  4. Whisk the sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until combined, then whisk in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Finally, gently whisk in the eggs until incorporated, taking care not to overmix at this stage.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and use a rubber spatula to gently fold and mix until just a little bit of dry flour remains. Add the chocolate chips and gently mix them together until they are evenly distributed and no dry flour remains.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups (I find a ¼ cup scoop to work perfectly).
  7. Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then remove the muffins from the pan to a wire cooling rack until cooled completely.
  8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container or resealable bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving
  • Equipment recommendations: My muffin pan / Another muffin pan / Paper liners 
  • Mini muffins: This recipe will yield 24 mini muffins; bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 14 minutes.
  • Quick bread: You can use this batter to bake a quick bread. Spread it in a 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Storage: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Freezing: Once completely cool, the muffins can be wrapped in plastic wrap and transferred to an airtight container or zip-top bag and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 165mg (7%) Potassium 231mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 348IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Potassium 231mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 348IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.