Soft Chocolate Muffins with Caramel Center
Delightful muffins filled with a gooey caramel center, perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Prepare the muffin liners by filling them halfway with batter, adding caramel sauce in the center, then topping with more batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving and enjoy the melty caramel center.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg