Description
These Gooey Chocolate Cherry Muffins are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and sweet, juicy cherries. With a moist, gooey center and a light, fluffy exterior, they make for a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert. Perfect for chocolate and fruit lovers alike!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped (reserve a few for topping)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Drizzle (Optional):
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups. - Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the milk, sour cream, and melted butter until fully combined. - Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. - Add the Cherries and Chocolate Chips:
Gently fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter. - Fill the Muffin Tin:
Divide the muffin batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Top each muffin with a few extra chopped cherries for garnish. - Bake the Muffins:
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not completely clean). The tops should be slightly cracked and set. - Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle (Optional):
While the muffins are baking, melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth and glossy. - Cool and Drizzle:
Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, drizzle the chocolate glaze over the muffins for an extra chocolaty finish. - Serve:
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature, and enjoy their gooey, chocolaty goodness!
Notes
- Cherry Substitutes: You can use frozen cherries in place of fresh cherries, just make sure to chop and thaw them before adding to the batter.
- Gluten-Free Option: To make these muffins gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Storage: Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg