Description
Chocolatey caramel chunk muffins deliver indulgent comfort with rich Belgian chocolate and gooey homemade caramel swirls. Sweet aromas promise pure bakery-style pleasure that brings warmth and happiness right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (100 grams) chocolate chunks
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 grams) sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) salted caramel sauce
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners, creating a non-stick surface for easy muffin removal.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, ensuring a lump-free and evenly distributed dry mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and milk until the mixture transforms into a smooth, well-integrated liquid base.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development and maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Carefully fold chocolate chunks into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Fill each muffin liner halfway with batter, then delicately add a dollop of caramel sauce in the center of each.
- Cover the caramel with additional batter, filling the liners nearly to the top and completely encasing the caramel sauce.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a set top and checking doneness with a clean toothpick inserted into the center.
- Let the muffins rest in the pan for a brief moment to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Caramel Surprise Inside: Each muffin hides a gooey caramel center that melts deliciously when baked, creating a luxurious unexpected treat in every bite.
- Chocolate Chunk Magic: Large chunks of chocolate provide rich, intense bursts of flavor that contrast beautifully with the soft muffin texture.
- Moisture is Key: Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender and prevent them from becoming dense or tough during baking.
- Baking Precision: Use room temperature eggs and milk to help ingredients blend smoothly and ensure even baking throughout the muffins.
- Cooling Technique: Let muffins rest in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack, which helps them maintain structural integrity and prevents soggy bottoms.
- Storage Tip: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation without losing their delectable texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg