*I have a lower calorie version here, which we actually enjoy even more, but that may be because of our diet brains!
INGREDIENTS
- 140 grams all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 40 g of sifted cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) whole milk
- 75 g (1/2 cup) chocolate chips … plus more for decorating tops, if desired.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place 6 liners in muffin tin, alternating cups to leave a cup between each muffin if possible.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda.
- Add salt, sugar, oil, vanilla, egg, and milk to dry ingredients and stir until combined. Try not to overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Fill 6 lined muffin tins with mixture, overfilling to achieve a bakery-style muffin.
- Dot top with additional chocolate chips (I love using chocolate chunks on top or chopped pieces of quality chocolate bars).
- Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 18 minutes until risen & domed.
NOTES
Makes 6 bakery style muffins. If not sweet enough for your taste, add 2 heaping tablespoons of granulated sugar in addition to the brown sugar. However, I find these perfect as they are for my tastes. The chocolate flavor is deep and rich, akin to a lava cake or brownie.
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