Description
Delight in these rich and moist Nutella Muffins, perfect for a sweet breakfast treat or an indulgent snack. With a creamy swirl of Nutella baked right into the fluffy muffin batter, these muffins combine the comforting flavors of chocolate and hazelnut with a tender crumb. Easy to prepare and ideal for sharing, these muffins bring a touch of gourmet to your everyday baking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 175 g Unsalted butter
- 175 g Caster sugar
- 3 Medium eggs
- 175 g Self-raising flour
- 150 g Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking your muffins evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and caster sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which incorporates air to give the muffins a tender texture.
- Add Eggs: Beat the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture one at a time, even if the batter curdles slightly. This ensures a smooth and well-emulsified batter.
- Incorporate Flour: Gently fold the self-raising flour into the wet ingredients. Careful folding preserves the air in the batter, helping the muffins rise nicely.
- Prepare Muffin Tray: Line a muffin tray with 12 cupcake liners and spoon the batter evenly between them, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Add Nutella: Warm the Nutella slightly in the microwave for 15–20 seconds if it’s too thick, then evenly distribute dollops of Nutella over the batter in each muffin cup.
- Create Nutella Swirl: Use a table knife to gently swirl the Nutella into the batter, making sure most of the Nutella is covered by the muffin mix to prevent burning and ensure a beautiful marbled effect.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the muffins turn golden on top and a springy texture is achieved when lightly pressed.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before enjoying their warm, gooey Nutella center and soft crumb.
Notes
- For best results, room temperature butter and eggs help create a smooth batter.
- Warming Nutella makes it easier to swirl and prevents the spread from sinking to the bottom.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- To check doneness, insert a toothpick into a muffin; a few moist crumbs are fine due to Nutella, but no wet batter should stick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
