Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for chocolate muffins:
Chocolate Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs. Then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!
These chocolate muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Feel free to customize them by adding nuts or different types of chocolate chips!
Bohemian Cherry Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
For the Cherry Filling:
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Make the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Spoon the cherry filling over the batter, spreading it out gently.
- Pour the remaining cake batter on top of the cherries, smoothing it out.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Cut into squares and serve.
Enjoy your delicious Bohemian Cherry Cake! It’s perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat with coffee.