Description
Deliciously rich and moist Black Forest Muffins bursting with chocolate and cherry flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter (or oil)
- 1 cup cherry filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Extra cherry bits (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your muffin pan or line with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, butter (or oil), and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in cherry filling and any optional dark chocolate chunks.
- Divide batter into muffin cups, filling them halfway. Spoon some cherry filling on top of the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a rack before serving and top with whipped cream and extra cherry bits if desired.
Notes
For best results, bring ingredients to room temperature before mixing. Do not overmix the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg