Cocoa Powder Muffins Recipe
These Muffins with Cocoa Powder are moist and fluffy treats with a deep chocolate flavor that's perfect for any chocolate lover. Easy to make and ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert --- try them now!
Servings: 6
Calories: 251kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Strainer for sifting
- Hand mixer
- Muffin tins/pan
- Mufin Paper
Ingredients
- 100 grams flour (3.55 ounces or 2/3 cup)
- 8 grams cocoa powder (.30 oz or 1 tablespoon, heaping)
- 4 grams baking powder (.15 oz or 1 teaspoon)
- 90 grams sugar (3.15 ounces or 1/4 cup)
- 80 grams butter (2.80 ounces or about 1/3 cup), softened
- 3 medium eggs
- 4 ml vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line your tray with muffin papers.
- Sift and mix the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder in a medium-sized bowl, then set aside.
- Mix the softened butter and sugar in a separate (and bigger bowl) until you get a pale, creamy texture.
- Add the eggs and continue mixing.
- Add the strained, dry ingredients and vanilla extract, and mix just enough to combine.
- Spoon a portion of the batter into each lined muffin tin.
- Place your cocoa muffins inside the oven for twenty to twenty-five minutes.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack; let sit for about ten minutes.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if preferred --- and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook's Tip: This recipe yields six regular-sized muffins with cocoa powder. If you prefer more, adjust the ingredients.
- Refer to the post's 'Recipe variation' section for substitutions.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg