Indulge in the rich and moist chocolate flavor of these homemade sponge cake muffins. Perfect for dessert lovers, these muffins are soft, airy, and packed with deliciousness. You won't be able to resist their tempting aroma as they bake to perfection. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can quickly whip up these delectable chocolate sponge cake muffins.
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
- Pour in the boiling water and mix on low speed just until combined. The batter will be thin, but that's what gives the cakes their light texture.
- Using a scoop or a spoon, fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to keep the muffins moist.
- Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, dust the tops of the muffins with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy these delightful chocolate sponge cake muffins as a dessert or a sweet snack!
