Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup canned or fresh pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate chips or chunks (optional, for topping)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the well. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Spoon the muffin mixture into paper-lined or greased muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
6. Top with chocolate chips or chunks, if desired.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

(Please note: The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.)

• Calories: Each muffin contains approximately 250 calories.
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• These muffins are a perfect blend of chocolate and pumpkin flavors, making them a great fall treat.
• The chocolate chips or chunks add a rich and chocolatey taste to the muffins.
• They are moist and have a tender texture.

User Comments:

1. "These muffins were amazing! The combination of chocolate and pumpkin was a surprise hit."
2. "I made these for my family and they loved them. They were moist and had a great flavor."
3. "I added extra chocolate chips because I love chocolate. These muffins were a great treat for breakfast or as a snack."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling, which contains additional ingredients like sugar and spices.
• Do not overmix the muffin mixture, as this can lead to tough muffins.
• If you want to add more chocolate, feel free to top the muffins with extra chocolate chips or chunks before baking.