Easy Chocolate Cherry Muffins Recipe
These Easy Chocolate Cherry Muffins are rich, moist, and filled with sweet cherries and chocolate chips in every bite. They’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, delivering a bakery-style treat with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: extra chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: chopped cherries
- Optional toppings: coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Lightly toss the chopped cherries with a little flour, then fold them into the batter along with the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Top with extra chocolate chips, chopped cherries, or coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Fresh, frozen, or dried cherries can be used depending on availability.
- Toss the cherries with a little flour to help prevent them from sinking.
- Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or a teaspoon of almond extract for extra flavor.
- Drizzle cooled muffins with melted chocolate for an indulgent finish.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg