These surprise muffins are a delightful treat with a hidden chocolate filling that will surely surprise and please your taste buds. These muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. They are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. The chocolate filling adds an extra level of indulgence, making these muffins irresistible. Prepare them in just 30 minutes and enjoy the surprise inside!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup, filling it about one-third of the way.
- Add a small spoonful of chocolate chips into the center of each muffin cup.
- Cover the chocolate chips with more batter, filling the muffin cups about two-thirds of the way full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffins comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy these delicious surprise muffins with a hidden chocolate filling!
Interesting Facts
These surprise muffins are also known as lava muffins or filled center muffins.
You can use any type of chocolate chips for the filling, such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate.
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.