Description
Scrumptious caramel chocolate chunk muffins deliver pure indulgence from classic French pastry techniques. Chocolate and caramel lovers will savor rich, moist crumb with intense flavor combinations that melt deliciously in each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
- ½ cup (100 g) chocolate chunks
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) salted caramel sauce
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper cups, creating a seamless release surface for the delicate muffins.
- Dry Ingredient Symphony: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together, eliminating any potential lumps and ensuring uniform distribution of dry components.
- Liquid Foundation: Whisk sugars, oil, eggs, and milk in a spacious bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous liquid base that promises rich, moist muffins.
- Batter Fusion: Delicately merge dry ingredients into the liquid mixture, stirring with minimal intervention to preserve a tender, delicate crumb and prevent tough muffins.
- Chocolate and Caramel Integration: Gently fold chocolate chunks throughout the batter, then strategically place a generous caramel dollop in the center of each partially filled muffin liner.
- Final Assembly: Top the caramel center with remaining batter, bringing the liners to near capacity and completely enveloping the luscious caramel core.
- Baking Transformation: Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven, baking for 18-20 minutes until the tops set firmly and a toothpick emerges clean when pierced through the center.
- Cooling Ritual: Allow muffins to rest momentarily in the tin to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for flour and cocoa powder by leveling ingredients with a straight edge for consistent texture.
- Mix Minimally: Stir batter just until ingredients combine to prevent tough, dense muffins and maintain a light, tender crumb.
- Temperature Matters: Allow eggs and milk to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother batter and more even baking.
- Caramel Placement: Center the caramel sauce carefully to prevent burning and ensure a perfect molten surprise in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg