Strawberry Chocolate Muffins Recipe

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Start your day on a sweet note with these quick and fluffy strawberry chocolate muffins! Packed with fresh strawberries and cocoa flavor, they’re irresistibly moist and perfectly sweet! You only need 7 ingredients and 15 minutes to bake!

Not sure what to do with those strawberries in your fridge? Combine them with cocoa powder and just five simple ingredients to bake a batch of irresistible strawberry chocolate muffins! These muffins are wonderfully soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavor! The rich flavor of cocoa combines perfectly with the fresh and juicy sweetness of strawberries.

These strawberry chocolate muffins are the perfect addition to a cozy family Breakfast or a lifesaver when you need a quick, last-minute recipe for unexpected guests. They are simple, practical, and ready in just a few minutes. If you’re a fan of chocolate and fresh strawberries, these muffins are sure to become a new favorite!

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INGREDIENTS FOR THIS STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE MUFFINS RECIPE

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this strawberry chocolate muffins recipe:

Cocoa powder - Adds flavor and color to the muffins.
Fresh strawberries - Adds flavor, moisture and some creaminess to the muffins.
All-purpose flour - Give consistency and is the base of the batter.
Granulated sugar - Sweetness and flavor.
Eggs - They add moisture and richness.
Unsalted butter - Makes the muffins soft and tastier.
Baking powder - To help the muffins rise.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this muffins recipe.

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE MUFFINS

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease muffin tins with butter and dust with some cocoa powder.

Step 2: Place the strawberries in a blender and blend on high until obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture; set aside.

Step 3: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat on medium speed the sugar and the softened butter for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs and beat until a creamy mixture. Pour the strawberry cream and beat for about 1 minute. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and beat until obtain a quite creamy and homogeneous mixture.

Step 4: Pour small portions of the batter into the muffins tins and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5: Remove muffins from the oven and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes inside the tins.

Step 6: Remove from the tins and place the muffins onto a wire rack or a plate.

Step 7: Allow to cool completely and serve these delicious and soft strawberry chocolate muffins with a cup of coffee!

TIPS FOR STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE MUFFINS

When the muffins are cooked, do not open the oven door all the way. Leave the door slightly open and wait 5 to 10 minutes so that the heat enters the kitchen and there is no temperature shock (the time depends on the season of the year, if it is summer leave it for about 5 minutes, if it is winter 10 minutes).

Some tips to make the muffins denser:
1. Use ingredients like eggs, milk or yogurt to add moisture to the muffins.
2. Reduce the amount of baking powder or baking soda in the recipe.
3. Replace all-purpose flour with cake flour or almond flour.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make a cake with this batter?
Yes, you just need to adjust the amount of some ingredients.

How to store these strawberry chocolate muffins?
Let the muffins cool completely before storing. Place the muffins in an airtight container. Never store the muffins at room temperature for more than 2-3 days.