These muffins are a delightful twist on classic chocolate treats, featuring a surprise center of creamy white chocolate.
Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
Using muffin liners can make cleanup easier and ensure muffins release easily.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps and ensure a smooth batter.
In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Ensure the melted butter is not too hot to avoid cooking the eggs.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay to keep the muffins tender.
Spoon batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup halfway. Place a chunk of white chocolate in the center of each cup, then cover with more batter.
Ensure the white chocolate is fully covered to prevent it from burning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the chocolate center) comes out clean.
Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking for even cooking.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling on a wire rack prevents the muffins from becoming soggy.
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delightful chocolate surprise muffins!
Pair with a hot beverage for a comforting treat.