Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk Muffins

 
My teenage daughter is a self-proclaimed chocoholic. She loves any and everything chocolate, and it usually must be included in her desserts. She will eat other desserts I make as well, but the groaning and grumbling that comes along with anything that doesn't include chocolate is quite humorous. She is the total opposite of my husband who loathes everything chocolate and loves anything made with fruit. As you can see, it can get quite difficult to accommodate both of them while keeping the peace.

A couple of weeks ago when I featured the Orange Raspberry Muffins, I first got dirty looks from my daughter, then lots of begging to find a recipe for a chocolate muffin as well. She was lucky that day and I complied. The recipe comes from one of my favorite and probably most utilized cook books "Baking: From my home to yours" by Dorie Greenspan. Her instructions are always precise and result in great baked goods that are consistent every time. This is a quickly made recipe that doesn't require much more than a bowl, a measuring cup, a whisk, and a spatula.  Chocolate is melted along with butter in a double boiler, and then added to a big bowl which includes all the measured dry ingredients along with buttermilk (which ensures a tender crumb), eggs, and vanilla. More chopped chocolate is added to the mixed batter before dividing it into muffin cups for baking.

This is a terrific chocolaty recipe that satisfied my teens craving. I really enjoyed them as well since I loved the fact that they weren't overly sweet. They also freeze wonderful and still taste great, especially if being nuked in the microwave for a few seconds. They are a great muffin that could almost be classified as a cupcake, but if you stick with the former, there won't be as much guilt attached if you have them for breakfast! So, if you love chocolate, feel free to make this recipe, and remember by adding bittersweet chocolate, one might argue the "health benefits" of this delight!



Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Ingredients:
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Butter or spray the 12 molds in a regular-size muffin pan or fit the molds with paper muffin cups. Place the muffin pan on a baking sheet.

Melt the butter and half of the chopped chocolate together in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water; or do this in a microwave. Remove from the heat.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg and vanilla extract together until well combined. Pour the liquid ingredients and the melted butter and chocolate over the dry ingredients and, with the whisk or a  rubber spatula, gently but quickly stir to blend. Don't worry about being through - a few lumps are better than overmixing the batter. Stir in the remaining chopped chocolate. Divide the batter evenly among the muffins cups.

Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a think knife inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing each muffin from its mold.



15 comments:

  1. I love chocolate and couldn't think of a better way to start the day! I also love your tip to freeze them. My husband isn't much of a muffin eater and sometimes my daughter and I can't get around to eating them all. Freezing the leftovers is a great idea. Thanks!

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  2. Auch eins meiner Lieblingskochbuecher. Wird gleich vermerkt! Meine Tochter ist auch unser groesster Schokofan.

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  3. Those muffins look beautiful and sound delicious.

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  4. I'm not a huge chocolate fan either, but those do look really good. I love your muffin liners! :)

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  5. Mhm... sieht lecker aus :-) Isabel

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  6. I know just what you mean, Susi! I made cinnamon rolls a few days ago and my younger son, who hates them, would hardly speak to me. Meanwhile, the older son was thrilled with them. So funny! These muffins of yours look fantastic. Count me in with those who adore chocolate!

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  7. These are a chocoholic dream! What a great treat for breakfast - or anytime. It's hard for me to please everyone in my house - we all have different favorites.

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  8. Chocolate... chocolate and more chocolate. YUM!

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  9. Yum! Muffins are a wonderful breakfast treat- these look delicious! My family would love these.

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  10. These look heavenly and not too bad in terms of fat.
    Love it!!! thanks for posting

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  11. Lecker!
    Isn't it wonderful to be greeted with some fresh baked chocolate muffins after you awoke?

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  12. The muffins look heavenly! oh my :) I am in the mood for choclate muffins now!

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  13. You really can't go wrong with a Dorie Greenspan recipe!

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  14. muffins = healthy, cupcakes = unhealthy!

    Send me some of these muffins. I absolutely go crazy for chocolate.

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