Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of fall with these Molten Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins. A perfect blend of pumpkin spice and chocolatey goodness, these muffins have a gooey, molten center that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (cut into 8 squares or use baking truffles)
- Optional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a muffin tin.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon half the batter into the muffin cups. Place a square of chocolate in the center of each and cover with remaining batter, ensuring chocolate is fully enclosed.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until muffins are set and a toothpick inserted into the edge (not the center) comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before serving warm to enjoy the molten center.
Notes
- For an extra gooey center, use chocolate truffles or freeze the chocolate squares beforehand.
- These muffins are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
