Chocolate Caramel Muffins Surprise

Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Caramel Muffins Surprise, a recipe that takes classic chocolate muffins to the next level with a hidden caramel center that oozes with every bite. Made with rich cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a mix of granulated and brown sugars, these muffins exude deep chocolate flavor balanced by a touch of sweetness. The surprise lies in the center—a soft caramel candy nestled within the batter, creating a molten, gooey surprise when served warm. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these muffins are quick to prepare in just 35 minutes total and yield 12 servings of irresistible goodness. Top them with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch, and watch them disappear from the plate! Whether you’re hosting a party or simply treating yourself, these chocolate caramel muffins are guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 Large eggs
• 0.75 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 12 Soft caramel candies (individually wrapped)
• 0.25 cups Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.

Step 6

Fill each muffin liner halfway with the batter, then press one unwrapped caramel candy into the center of each muffin. Cover the candy with more batter until each liner is about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the edge of a muffin (avoiding the caramel center) comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar for an optional decorative touch.

Step 10

Serve warm for a gooey caramel center, or at room temperature for a chewy caramel surprise!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1016.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4002.5

Total Fat 179.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2401.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 640.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.3g	0%
Total Sugars 396.2g
Protein 64.1g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 344.7mg	0%
Iron 33.0mg	0%
Potassium 2314.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.4%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 57.8%