FLUFFY CHOCOLATE MUFFINS FOR CAROLERS

Celebrate the season with these rich, fluffy chocolate muffins — perfect for sharing with carolers or enjoying as a cozy treat during winter festivities.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min

🍳 Cook Time: 20 min
🍰 Yield: 12-15 muffins

🍫 Ingredients

100 g brown sugar
3 tbsp cocoa powder (about 25 g)
50 g cornstarch
50 ml brewed espresso coffee
175 ml water
80 g dark chocolate (85% cocoa)
75 g unsalted butter
75 ml vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 packet vanilla sugar
100 g sugar
125 g all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder

👩‍🍳 Instructions

In a saucepan, mix cocoa powder, brown sugar, and cornstarch until evenly combined.
Add espresso and water, stirring well. Place on medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a lava-like consistency (when you drag a spoon across the bottom, it leaves a trail that slowly fills back in).
Remove from heat and quickly stir in chopped dark chocolate until melted.
Add butter in 4-5 portions, stirring after each addition until fully melted.
Stir in the vegetable oil.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each until no yolk streaks remain.
Stir in sugar and vanilla sugar until smooth.
Sift in flour and baking powder, folding gently until just combined.
Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each 3/4 full with batter, as muffins will rise during baking.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

💡 Tips

Use high-quality dark chocolate for a rich flavor.
Be careful not to overmix once flour is added to keep muffins tender.
Freshly brewed espresso adds depth, but strong coffee works too.

🎉 Perfect For

Winter holiday breakfasts
Sharing with carolers or guests
Cozy afternoon treats with tea or coffee

📝 Final Thoughts

These chocolate muffins are irresistibly moist and fluffy, combining the intense flavor of dark chocolate with a subtle coffee undertone. They’re easy to make and perfect for spreading festive cheer during the holiday season.