Cocoa Ginger Spice Muffins

Warm up your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of these Cocoa Ginger Spice Muffins—perfect for cozy mornings or a midday treat. This recipe blends the rich depth of unsweetened cocoa powder with the warming spices of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. A touch of molasses lends a subtle sweetness and moisture, while chopped crystallized ginger adds delightful bursts of texture and spice in every bite. Easy to make in just 35 minutes, these muffins are a delightful fusion of chocolatey indulgence and aromatic spice, making them a standout addition to your baking repertoire. Serve them fresh from the oven or enjoy at room temperature with your favorite hot beverage. Perfect for brunch spreads, holiday gatherings, or a simple snack, these spiced chocolate muffins are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

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 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Molasses
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 Eggs
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Chopped crystallized ginger

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, molasses, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped crystallized ginger, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin 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

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(936.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3077.9

Total Fat 137.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.4g
Cholesterol 386.6mg	0%
Sodium 1907.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 481.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.3g	0%
Total Sugars 264.9g
Protein 59.3g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 575.9mg	0%
Iron 33.4mg	0%
Potassium 3531.9mg	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: 36.3%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 56.7%