Description
Double chocolate cheesecake muffins deliver pure indulgence in a compact package. Rich chocolate dough swirled with creamy cheesecake creates a luxurious treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Leavening and Flavoring:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup additional chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth, lump-free dry mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, then incorporate the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in tough muffins.
- Carefully fold in half of the chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Fill each muffin cup approximately 2/3 full with the batter, creating space for rising during baking.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top of each muffin, ensuring an even distribution for maximum chocolate flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven 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 allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy the rich, decadent double chocolate cheesecake muffins.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing by stirring gently until ingredients are just combined, which keeps muffins tender and prevents a tough texture.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same delicious chocolate experience.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to create a smoother batter and ensure even mixing without lumps.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and use dark chocolate chips for a less sweet, more intense chocolate flavor that appeals to adult palates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg