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Triple Chocolate Lava Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 muffins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these decadent Triple Chocolate Lava Muffins, featuring a rich, gooey molten chocolate center. Perfectly moist with a blend of semi-sweet and white chocolate chips folded into a cocoa-infused batter, these muffins are a chocolate lover’s dream. Ideal for dessert or a special treat, they offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors that melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 6–8 chocolate truffles or chocolate squares (for lava center)

Optional Toppings

  • Powdered sugar
  • Chocolate drizzle

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the tin well to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is smooth. Add the eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until everything is combined to avoid overmixing which can make muffins tough.
  5. Fold in Chocolates: Gently fold in the semi-sweet and white chocolate chips evenly through the batter.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon a portion of the batter into each muffin cup, filling about one-third full.
  7. Add Lava Center: Place one chocolate truffle or chocolate square in the center of each muffin cup on top of the batter.
  8. Top with Batter: Cover the truffle with additional batter until each muffin cup is about three-quarters full to ensure the lava center is sealed within the muffin.
  9. Bake: Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the muffin tops are set but still slightly soft in the center. Avoid overbaking to maintain the molten lava center.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm for the best molten chocolate experience. Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds if needed.

Notes

  • Best served warm to enjoy the melty, gooey center.
  • Reheat leftovers briefly in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to revive the molten core.
  • Experiment with different truffle fillings such as dark chocolate, caramel-filled, or hazelnut for varied flavor profiles.
  • Do not overbake to preserve the signature lava texture inside the muffins.

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