Who doesn’t love a warm, rich Chocolate Muffin Recipe fresh out of the oven? Perfectly soft, moist, and loaded with chocolaty goodness, these muffins are a real treat for breakfast, lunchbox snacks, or evening tea.
Today, we’ll show you how to make bakery-style chocolate muffins at home with easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Preparation Steps : How to Make Chocolate Muffins Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a muffin tray with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 2: Bake
- Divide the batter into muffin liners, filling each 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with coffee.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Use room-temperature ingredients.
- Add extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
FAQs
Can I freeze chocolate muffins?
Yes! Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat before serving.
How do I keep muffins moist?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.