Baking · serves 2

Chocolate Muffins

Muffins are mixed badly on purpose. Lumps are what make them rise tall.

35 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups maida
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp soda
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 egg or 1/4 cup curd
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Method

  1. Dry in one bowl, wet in another. Never the other way round.
  2. Pour wet into dry and stir about ten times with a spoon. Stop while it's still lumpy — overmixed muffin batter bakes flat and tough.
  3. Chocolate chips folded in with two more turns.
  4. Fill the cases three-quarters full. More chips on top.
  5. Start at 200°C for 5 minutes, then drop to 180°C for 15. That initial blast is what gives the domed top.
  6. Cool 5 minutes in the tray.

Questions people ask about Chocolate Muffins

How long does Chocolate Muffins take?

About 35 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What is the one thing to get right in Chocolate Muffins?

Dry in one bowl, wet in another. Never the other way round.

What can I use instead of maida in Chocolate Muffins?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Chocolate Muffins ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Chocolate Muffins vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Chocolate Muffins?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Chocolate Muffins?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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