Chocolate Muffins

Chocolate Kekos Recipe: An irresistible sweet treat for any occasion

The Chocolate Muffins are one of the most beloved options in home baking. Their moist texture and deep cocoa flavor make them the perfect treat for a sweet craving or for sharing at family gatherings. Preparing them at home is surprisingly simple, and with this recipe, you'll be able to enjoy a fluffy keko with the ideal balance of flavor and moisture. Plus, you'll learn how to handle the ingredients well so they always turn out perfect.

Preparation time

This recipe is designed so you can plan your time without complications and achieve a delicious result.

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 1 hour
• Total: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Servings: 10-12 cakes
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

For the dough

• 4 cups (380 g) all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.6 cups (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
• 4 eggs
• 350 ml (1 and 3/4 cups) fresh milk
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 350 ml neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 500 g brown sugar

If you don't have unsweetened cocoa, you can substitute it with regular cocoa powder. For fresh milk, any whole or semi-skimmed milk works well, and white vinegar helps the batter become fluffier by «curdling» the milk.

Utensils we will use

• Mixing bowls
• Fine sieve for sifting dry ingredients
• Silicone spatula
• Hand whisk
• Round cake pan (24 cm diameter) greased and floured
• Conventional oven

Preparation

1. Prepare dry ingredients

1. Sift dry ingredients: Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and coffee powder through a sieve. This prevents lumps and ensures the mixture is homogeneous.
2. Reserve: Leave this mixture ready to incorporate later.

2. Cut the milk

1. Prepare the milk with vinegar: Mix the milk with the two tablespoons of white vinegar and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. This way the milk will curdle and act similar to buttermilk, which will make the cake more moist and soft.

3. Mix liquid ingredients

1. Beat the eggs: In a large bowl, beat the four eggs with the oil and vanilla extract (if you have it).
2. Add curdled milk: Incorporate the milk and vinegar mixture and beat until well combined.

4. Incorporate dry ingredients into the liquid mixture

1. Sift over the liquid mixture: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients. This helps the mixture be uniform and prevents lumps.
2. Beat gently: Mix with enveloping movements so as not to lose air. The final texture should be a ribbon stage, not too thick or liquid.

5. Add the sugar at the end

1. Add all the sugar at once: Incorporate the 500 grams of brown sugar and mix intensely with a spatula until it dissolves well into the batter. This step is key to achieving a cake with a slightly moist appearance and soft texture.

6. Baking

1. Pour the mixture into the mold: Use a greased and floured mold to prevent sticking.
2. Bake at 180ºC (350ºF): Place the mold in a preheated oven. The ideal time is approximately 1 hour in a conventional oven. Adjust the time and check with a knife: it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

7. To finish and serve

When the cake is ready, let it rest in the turned-off oven for 5 minutes to avoid thermal shock. Then, remove the mold and let it cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes before unmolding. This will prevent it from breaking or sticking. You can accompany this delicious cake with a little whipped cream or a triple chocolate cake for the sweetest moments.

I want to share these tips with you

• Do not overmix: To maintain fluffiness, it is key to mix only until the ingredients are combined.
• Use good quality cocoa: This enhances the chocolate flavor without the need to add a lot of fats or sugars.
• Oven time varies: Every oven is different, so keep an eye on it after 50 minutes to prevent it from drying out.
• Suitable mold: For this recipe, I prefer a round mold with space but not too much volume so that the cooking is even.
• Sugar at the end: This trick gives a tender and slightly moist finish, don't hesitate to try it.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 430 kcal
• Proteins: 6 g
• Fats: 20 g
• Carbohydrates: 56 g
• Fiber: 3 g

These values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients and serving size.

5 keys to make your Chocolate Kekos perfect

• Sift the dry ingredients: This ensures no lumps remain that would ruin the texture.
• Curdle the milk with vinegar: It replaces buttermilk and adds more moisture to the cake.
• Add the sugar at the end: According to the recipe, this provides a moister and smoother finish.
• Monitor the oven: Bake at medium temperature and check with a toothpick to avoid a dry cake.
• Rest before unmolding: Letting it cool for a few minutes prevents it from breaking.

When is it ideal to enjoy Chocolate Kekos?

This dessert is ideal for family celebrations, coffee afternoons, or as a sweet treat at any time of the day. Its flavor and texture make it perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply to indulge yourself. Furthermore, the simplicity of the recipe allows even those who are just starting in the kitchen to surprise their loved ones. If you want to accompany it with other desserts, you can explore the options from Keko Flavors for a varied and delicious dessert table.

Comparison table of Chocolate Kekos and similar desserts

Do you want to discover more delicious recipes?

Explore and enjoy other sweet wonders like the triple chocolate cake with raspberries, or dare to prepare a white chocolate cake with rose frosting. For a special touch in accompanying drinks, try the spiced hot chocolate with rum that enhances the chocolate experience. And if you want to surprise with a different presentation, the Chocolaty Cupcakes are a great idea for your home events.

La Casa del Keko invites you to let your creativity and the sweet keko be the protagonists of your special moments.

Recommendations for those starting in baking with Chocolate Kekos

• Patience in mixing: Don't despair if it looks liquid, it's the right texture for a moist cake.
• Use room temperature ingredients: Eggs and curdled milk should be fresh so that the mixture integrates better.
• Better to bake in a similar mold: If you don't have a mold with a hole, a flat one also works perfectly with a similar time.
• Look at visual references: To know if it's ready, use a knife or a toothpick and look for it to come out clean or with moist crumbs.

Important culinary glossary for Chocolate Kekos

• Sift: Pass dry ingredients through a sieve to aerate them and prevent lumps.
• Curdle the milk: Mix milk with vinegar to create a texture similar to buttermilk, which adds moisture.
• Thread stage: Mixture texture that, when lifting the spatula, falls in a thread-like form, neither too liquid nor too thick.
• Flour: Sprinkle flour over a mold to prevent the mixture from sticking when baking.
• Rest: Let the cake cool down a bit after baking so it settles and is easier to unmold.

Chocolate Muffins

Chocolate Cakes: step-by-step recipe baked to perfection with perfect texture. Ideal for sharing. Serve immediately and adjust spiciness and salt to your taste.

Type: Recipe

Cuisine: International

Keywords: cakes, chocolate, international, desserts, recipe, easy, homemade

Recipe Yield: 10 servings

Calories: 180 kcal

Preparation Time: PT25M

Cooking Time: PT60M

Total Time: PT85M

Recipe Ingredients:

• 3 cups of flour
• 8 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ teaspoons of baking soda
• 1 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 cups of milk
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs

Recipe Instructions:

Preparation: :

Preparation: 25 minutes

Cooking: :

Cooking: 60 minutes

Total: :

Total: 85 minutes

Servings: :

Servings: 10

Difficulty: :

Difficulty: Easy

Measure flour and cocoa correctly: :

Measure flour and cocoa correctly: Avoid errors in the proportion that affect moisture and texture.

Oven time control: :

Oven time control: Do not overbake to keep the center moist and soft.

Use fresh ingredients: :

Use fresh ingredients: The quality of the eggs, butter, and milk directly impacts the final flavor.

Proper cooling: :

Proper cooling: Do not rush the demolding process to prevent it from breaking or losing moisture.

Appropriate decoration::

Appropriate decoration: Maintain a visual and taste balance, using toppings that complement without overwhelming.

Editor's Rating:
4.3