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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190
degrees C). Position rack in center of oven. Butter or
spray with a non stick cooking spray 12 - 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inch muffin cups. Set aside.
In a large measuring cup
or bowl
whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, coffee, and vanilla extract.
In another large bowl
combine the flours, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and
salt. Stir in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips. With a
rubber spatula fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir only
until the ingredients are combined. Do not over mix the batter or tough
muffins will result.
Evenly fill
the muffin cups with the batter, using two spoons or an ice
cream scoop. Place in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the
center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 - 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire
rack and let cool for about 5
minutes before removing from pan.
Makes 12 regular
sized muffins or 6 jumbo muffins.
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Mocha Muffins:
3 large
eggs
1 cup
(240 ml) buttermilk
3/4 cup
(180 ml) safflower or canola oil
1/2 cup
(120 ml) strong black coffee, at room temperature
1
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (210
grams) all-purpose
flour
1 1/4
cups (175 grams) whole wheat flour
1/3 cup
(25 grams) Dutch processed cocoa powder, sifted
1 cup (210 grams) light brown
sugar
1/2
teaspoon
baking powder
1 teaspoon
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1 cup
(100 grams) pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup
(170 grams) semisweet and/or white chocolate chips |