Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Caramel Muffins Surprise, a recipe that takes classic chocolate muffins to the next level with a hidden caramel center that oozes with every bite. Made with rich cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a mix of granulated and brown sugars, these muffins exude deep chocolate flavor balanced by a touch of sweetness. The surprise lies in the centerβa soft caramel candy nestled within the batter, creating a molten, gooey surprise when served warm. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these muffins are quick to prepare in just 35 minutes total and yield 12 servings of irresistible goodness. Top them with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch, and watch them disappear from the plate! Whether youβre hosting a party or simply treating yourself, these chocolate caramel muffins are guaranteed to impress.
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
Fill each muffin liner halfway with the batter, then press one unwrapped caramel candy into the center of each muffin. Cover the candy with more batter until each liner is about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18β20 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the edge of a muffin (avoiding the caramel center) comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar for an optional decorative touch.
Serve warm for a gooey caramel center, or at room temperature for a chewy caramel surprise!
Calories |
4002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 179.0 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.0 g | 275% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2401 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 640.5 g | 233% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.3 g | 201% | |
| Total Sugars | 396.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.1 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 33.0 mg | 183% | |
| Potassium | 2315 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.