Irresistible Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins Recipe
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
No reviews
These Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins combine rich chocolate and espresso flavors for a decadent breakfast treat, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can be swapped with gluten-free flour containing xanthan gum.)
- 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder (Use unsweetened cocoa for a richer taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (Ensure it’s fresh for optimal lift.)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Can substitute with sea salt if preferred.)
- 0.5 cups Espresso (brewed) (Strong brewed coffee can be used as a substitute.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Feel free to sprinkle extra on top.)
- 2 large Eggs (Acts as a binding agent.)
- 0.5 cups Buttermilk (Can replace with milk mixed with lemon juice.)
- 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (melted) (Vegetable oil can be used for a lighter alternative.)
- 1 cups Chocolate Chips (Reserve some for topping if desired.)
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare muffin tins with parchment paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix brewed espresso, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk, then whisk in melted butter.
- Gently add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, reserving some for topping if desired.
- Fill muffin cups to the top and smooth the tops.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 10-12 minutes.
- Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top after baking and allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg