Easy Moist Chocolate Muffin Recipe
Author: Laura Bais
These easy moist chocolate muffins are a must-try if you're looking for a quick, chocolatey treat that’s simple to make and full of flavor. They’re soft, moist, and perfect for any occasion. Give them a try—you won't be disappointed!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 16 minutes mins
Total Time 26 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
1 muffin tin
12 muffin paper liners
1 mixing bowl
1 electric mixer
1 Spatula
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 200 g
- ¼ cup cocoa powder 30 g
- ⅓ cup brown sugar 80 g
- ⅓ cup white sugar 60 g
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅓ cup sunflower oil 80 ml
- ⅓ cup milk 80 ml
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream 60 g
- ⅓ cup hot water 80 ml
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Heat the water until hot, but not boiling, in the microwave or on the stove.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix together the egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, oil, and milk.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix on low speed for 2 minutes.
Gradually add the hot water to the mixture while continuing to mix for another 10 seconds.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake for 16-18 minutes. Do not overbake!
Remove from the muffin tin and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
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