Bright Chocolate Muffins
6 servings
45 minutes
Bright chocolate muffins are a true treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with joyful bursts of colorful candies. This dessert, originating from European cuisine, not only pleases the eye but also evokes warm feelings of childhood and celebration. The delicate batter infused with cocoa aroma gains special lightness through careful sifting of flour and baking powder. Sweet M&M's candies add fun and a crunchy texture, making each bite special. Muffins are perfect for cozy tea time or as festive treats for both children and adults. They are easy to make, and the rich chocolate flavor with hints of vanilla and milk turns them into a family favorite dessert.
1
Place butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a large bowl. Pour hot water into another bowl and place the bowl with butter in it, waiting a few minutes for the butter to soften.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
- Vanilla sugar: to taste
2
Meanwhile, while the butter softens, sift the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder into one bowl several times to make the cupcakes fluffier.
- Wheat flour: 6 tablespoons
- Cocoa powder: 1.5 tablespoon
- Salt: pinch
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
3
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Cream the butter with sugar, add eggs and beat with a mixer until smooth. Gradually start adding flour (best by the tablespoon). When the mixture becomes very thick and hard to stir, add milk and continue beating while adding the remaining flour.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Wheat flour: 6 tablespoons
- Milk: 3 tablespoons
4
When the dough is ready, mix half of the candies into the dough and save the rest for decoration. Place the dough in molds and put it in the oven for 20 minutes. Then immediately take it out of the oven. If left in the turned-off oven, the cupcakes will dry out.
- Candy-coated chocolate buttons (M&M's-style): 45 g