NUTELLA STUFFED DOUBLE CHOC MUFFINS ...

NUTELLA STUFFED DOUBLE

CHOCOLATE MUFFINS

adapted from :    marshasbakingaddiction.com

Ingredients :

2 1/2  cups  plain/all-purpose flour   (312 gm)

1/2  cup  cocoa powder   (50 gm)

2  tsp  baking powder

1/4  tsp  salt

2  large  eggs

3/4  cup  caster/granulated sugar   (150 gm)

1  cup  buttermilk   (240 ml)

1/2  cup  vegetable oil   (120 ml)

2  tsp  vanilla extract

1  cup  chocolate chips   (175 gm)

12  tsp  Nutella or more

Instructions :

1.  Preheat the oven to 200'C/400'F.  Line a 12-hole muffin pan with muffin cases, and set aside.

2.  Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.  Set aside.

3.  In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until thick and lighter in colour.  Add the buttermilk, oil and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.

4.  Add the dry ingredients in thirds and fold in until just combined - do not overmix.  Fold in the chocolate chips.  The mixture will be thick and somewhat lumpy.

5.  Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cases, filling only half way.  Spoon 1 teaspoon of Nutella into the centers, then top with the remaining batter.

6.  Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted just off center (to avoid Nutella) comes out clean.

7.  Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Buttermilk :   1 cup (240) fresh milk + 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white vinegar.

Stir to combine, and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened and curdled.

And they're ready to use!