Delicious and Moist Marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and spiced pumpkin flavors with these decadent marbled chocolate pumpkin muffins. These moist and tender muffins are easy to make and are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In another bowl, mix cocoa powder with 1/4 cup hot water to form a paste.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Divide the batter in half. Stir the cocoa paste into one half of the batter until well combined.
8. Fill muffin cups with alternating spoonfuls of the plain batter and cocoa batter.
9. Using a toothpick or knife, gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
10. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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