The Easiest Triple Chocolate Muffin Recipe

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Chocolate muffins are a classic dessert that everyone loves. This recipe is simple and easy to follow, and the results are delicious! These muffins are perfect for a quick snack or dessert, and they're sure to please chocolate-lovers of all ages. Plus, they're healthier than most store-bought chocolate muffins, so you can enjoy them without feeling as guilty. Give this recipe a try today! You won't be disappointed.

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Triple Chocolate Muffin Recipe
What Additions Can I Add to My Muffins?
Ingredients
Handy Kitchen Tools
How to Make Chocolate Muffins
Frequently Asked Questions
Easy Homemade Muffin Recipes
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Triple Chocolate Muffin Recipe

If you love muffins, then I have the best chocolate muffin recipe for you. I happen to think it’s the best muffin recipe in the world. You can make it at home with ingredients that are easy to find, and it only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. Once you try this recipe, it will become a staple in your house. They’re moist, delicious, and perfect for any occasion!

What makes these muffins so special? The secret ingredient is sour cream! It creates just the right accent to the sweetness and really makes sure they are moist. When you combine the best ingredients, you get the best muffins. This is sure to become your new favorite breakfast lunch and dessert

If you love chocolate as much as I do, then you might also like the decadent triple chocolate fudgy brownies. Another great choice that is perfect for chocolate lovers!

muffin tin filled with cooked chocolate muffins in white liners

What Additions Can I Add to My Muffins?

If you want to make your muffins just a little bit different, you can add some mix-ins. I recommend adding no more than ¼ cup total of additional items

Chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, mint chips, salted caramel chips, or toffee chips.
Candy pieces like M&M's, Butterfinger crumbles, Reese's pieces, or Heath toffee pieces.
Peanuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, or hazelnut.
Dried cherries, dried cranberries, or unsweetened coconut shreds.

Mix and match anything that would taste good alongside chocolate to create a new version of the muffin.

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Ingredients

2 eggs
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chunks
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup vegetable oil

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Handy Kitchen Tools

Not sure what muffin tin to pick? Here is our list of the best muffin tins and some reviews to help you decide.

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How to Make Chocolate Muffins

Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F and spray two muffin tins with non-stick spray then set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, sour cream, milk, vanilla extract, and oil until combined.

hand spooning sour cream into glass bowl of eggs

Into a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.

teal whisk in glass bowl of cocoa and flour

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful to not over stir.

teal spatula stirring wet and dry ingredients in glass bowl into chocolate batter

Fold in the chocolate chunks and chocolate chips until combined.

teal spatula stirring chocolate chips and chunks into chocolate batter

Fill muffin tins ¾ of the way full.

muffin tin with white liners filled with chocolate batter

Bake for 6 minutes at 220°C/425°F then reduce the heat to 180°C/250°F for 14 more minutes or until they are cooked through and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why Are My Muffins Tough?

Muffins, cupcakes, and cake can be tough and dry if for a few reasons. (1) If they are overcooked, or (2) if they are stirred too much before baking.

How Do I Make Sure My Muffins Stay Moist?

Muffins can be dry if they are overbaked but also if they don't have enough fats or oils in them. This recipe has plenty of butter and eggs to make sure they are moist, and the process of cooking at two different temperatures makes sure they are cooked through without getting too dry.

After they are baked, they can dry out if not stored properly. They should be wrapped or covered so they do not dry out or become stale.

How Long are Homemade Muffins Good For?

If the chocolate muffins are stored properly, they will last between two and four days at normal room temperature. Keep the muffins at room temperature, cover well using a muffin or cupcake holder or wrap well with plastic wrap.

If stored in the refrigerator they are good for up to one week. Just let come to room temperature or warm in the microwave before serving.

Can I Make These and Freeze Them for Later?

I love freezing muffins. The best way to have chocolate muffins whenever you want them is to make a large batch and freeze half of them. When you freeze the muffins, they will last in the freezer for about 3 months.

You have a few options for freezing these. You can freeze them as a batch. Freezing them this way means you take the whole batch and freeze them in a freezer bag. When you are ready to serve them, you will take the whole bunch out of the freezer. There is nothing wrong with this way if you won't mind having them all at once when you take them from the freezer. You can freeze them in whatever size you like, no matter the size.

The other way to freeze these chocolate muffins is to place them on a plate or baking sheet first. Let the muffins freeze for about an hour and then move the muffins to a freezer bag. This lets you decide how many muffins you want to take out at a time. Since the muffins do not freeze together, it is easy to take out one muffin at a time.

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Easy Homemade Muffin Recipes

I love a muffin for breakfast, a snack, or a dessert. They are so easy to grab and go but are also super easy to make. This recipe is delicious, chocolatey, and moist, but if you want some more options, below are more great recipes that you are sure to love. Make sure to bookmark, print, or pin these to Pinterest to keep on hand to make soon!

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Yield: 24

The Easiest Chocolate Muffin Recipe

This easy chocolate muffin recipe is the perfect choice for a fast and easy dessert, breakfast, or snack, that everyone enjoys!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 eggs
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chunks
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F and spray two muffin tins with non-stick spray then set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, sour cream, milk, vanilla extract, and oil until combined.
Into a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful to not over stir.
Fold in the chocolate chunks and chocolate chips until combined.
Fill muffin tins ¾ of the way full.
Bake for 6 minutes at 220°C/425°F then reduce the heat to 180°C/250°F for 14 more minutes or until they are cooked through and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.