Chocolate Cherry Cordial Muffins

Indulge your senses with these decadent Chocolate Cherry Cordial Muffins, a perfect fusion of rich cocoa, sweet-tart cherries, and melty pockets of dark chocolate. Inspired by the classic chocolate cherry cordial candy, these muffins are irresistibly moist and flavorful, thanks to the addition of tangy buttermilk and fresh or frozen cherries. Each bite offers a perfect balance between the deep, velvety chocolate flavor and juicy bursts of cherries, with just the right amount of sweetness. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime treat. Whether served warm fresh from the oven or enjoyed as a make-ahead snack, these muffins will satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings. Keywords: chocolate cherry muffins, chocolate cherry cordial, easy muffin recipe, chocolate breakfast recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups cocoa powder
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 cups buttermilk
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups dark chocolate chips
• 1.25 cups frozen or fresh pitted cherries, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup lightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.

Step 5

Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1220.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3634.8

Total Fat 179.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.9g
Cholesterol 212.8mg	0%
Sodium 2457.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 499.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.3g	0%
Total Sugars 260.0g
Protein 60.8g	0%

Vitamin D 167.9IU	0%
Calcium 537.4mg	0%
Iron 30.4mg	0%
Potassium 2648.9mg	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: 41.9%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 51.8%