Description
Sweet aromas of Plum Chocolate Muffins waft through kitchens, promising delightful moments of pure indulgence. Richly packed with seasonal plums and dark chocolate, these morsels offer comfort and elegance you’ll savor with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit and Add-ins:
- 1.5 cups fresh plums, chopped
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the muffins.
- Pour vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture, blending until well incorporated and uniform in consistency.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing and maintaining a tender texture.
- Carefully fold chopped plums and dark chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of each muffin, creating a caramelized sweet crust.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing by folding ingredients gently to keep muffins light and fluffy, stopping when just combined.
- Ensure plums are ripe but firm to maintain texture and prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- Swap chocolate chips with dairy-free alternatives for vegan version, using dark chocolate without milk solids.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and use whole wheat flour for a healthier, more nutritious breakfast muffin option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg