Description
Indulge in these Gooey Chocolate Cherry Muffins, a delightful blend of rich cocoa, sweet cherries, and melty chocolate chips. Perfectly moist and tender, these muffins offer a luscious gooey center that makes for an irresistible dessert or snack any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup pitted and chopped sweet cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners to prevent sticking and ease removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth, then add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir these liquids together until fully incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Add cherries and chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chopped sweet cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute them evenly without breaking the fruit.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter equally among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full for perfect rise and shape.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool further. Serve warm to enjoy maximum gooeyness and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- For an extra gooey center, press a few additional chocolate chips or a small piece of dark chocolate into the center of each muffin before baking.
- You can substitute fresh cherries with canned cherries; just be sure to drain and pat them dry thoroughly to avoid soggy batter.
