Delicate chocolate muffins with raisins
4 servings
30 minutes
Tender chocolate muffins with raisins are a true masterpiece of American cuisine, embodying the coziness and joy of home baking. Their roots trace back to the tradition of creating airy, aromatic muffins served with morning coffee or tea. The rich chocolate flavor, enhanced by cocoa and dark chocolate chunks, provides depth, while raisins add a subtle fruity sweetness and juiciness. These muffins are perfect for family breakfasts or festive treats, and their appetizing texture, softness, and harmony of flavors make them indispensable in the culinary collection of sweet pastry lovers. They are delightful both warm and chilled, especially with a light layer of glaze or powdered sugar.
1
We mix room temperature butter in a bowl with eggs, cocoa, and sugar.
- Butter: 150 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 70 g
2
Then add the diced chocolate bar and mix.
- Dark chocolate: 1 piece
3
After that, we add baking powder, vanilla, flour, and knead the dough.
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 200 g
4
We dry the washed raisins and mix them with a small amount of flour to distribute them evenly in the dough.
- Raisin: 95 g
- Wheat flour: 200 g
5
We add to the dough and mix again.
6
Place the prepared dough into small greased metal, paper, or silicone molds (in the latter case, just spray with water), filling them about two-thirds full.
- Butter: 150 g
7
Place in a preheated oven at 180–200 degrees and bake until ready for about 20–25 minutes.
8
Take the finished muffins out of the oven and decorate them with icing, sprinkles, powdered sugar, etc.