Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in these Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins, made with a rich cream cheese and butter mixture swirled into cocoa-infused batter, studded with milk chocolate chips. They're moist, decadent, and perfect for any chocolate lover!
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, 113 g), at room temperature
- 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (61 g), at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (167 g)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (79 g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips (182 g), reserving a few for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
- Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Top each muffin with a few reserved chocolate chips.
- Bake for 24-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes in the muffin tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins are a chocolate lover's dream. The creamy texture from the cream cheese pairs perfectly with the rich cocoa flavor, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for the ultimate indulgence.