Nutella swirl muffins with a chocolate center: a chocolate lover's dream

These Nutella Swirled Muffins are a dream come true for anyone with a sweet tooth, especially if you’re a fan of the rich hazelnut spread. Featuring tender muffins with a chocolatey centre and a beautifully swirled top, each bite offers the perfect blend of moist cake and gooey Nutella. Designed to dazzle and delight, these muffins are ideal for breakfast, a snack or as a decadent dessert.

Why You'll Love These Nutella Swirled Muffins

• Rich Nutella flavor: Each muffin is topped and garnished with Nutella, ensuring every bite is as delicious as the last.
• Perfect texture: The combination of sour cream and careful mixing results in muffins that are moist and tender, neither dry nor dense.
• Visual appeal: With their swirled Nutella crowns, these muffins are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat.
• Easy to do: Despite their impressive appearance, these muffins are surprisingly simple to make, making them a great recipe for bakers of all skill levels.

Perfect opportunity

Nutella Swirled Muffins are perfect for special mornings, brunches, or as a treat to brighten up an ordinary day. They're also perfect for school events, bake sales, or as a thoughtful homemade gift.

Decorating Tips

• Enhance with garnishes: After swirling the Nutella, sprinkle chopped hazelnuts or mini chocolate chips on top before baking for added texture and flavor.
• Serve in style: Display these muffins on a decorative cake stand or arrange them on a platter dusted with icing sugar for an elegant touch.
• Perfect pair: Serve these muffins with a hot cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk to complement their rich chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

• 220 g all-purpose flour
• 179 g granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons of yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon table salt
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
• 60 ml canola oil or vegetable oil
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 240 ml sour cream
• 175 g chocolate chips
• 300 ml Nutella, divided (¾ cup for filling, ¼ cup for swirl)

Prepare the oven and muffin pan:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (215°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

Mix the dry ingredients:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Mix the wet ingredients:

1. In another bowl, mix together the melted butter and oil. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, then beat in the sour cream.

Prepare the muffin batter:

1. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until half of the mixture is combined. Add the chocolate chips and continue mixing until the mixture is combined, being careful not to overmix.

Assemble the muffins:

1. Fill the muffin cups halfway with the batter. Add a tablespoon of Nutella to each one, then top with the remaining batter. The cups should be filled well.
2. Warm the remaining Nutella slightly, then drizzle it over the top of the muffins. Use a butter knife to swirl the Nutella into the batter.

Cook and serve:

1. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the temperature to 350°F without opening the oven door and continue baking for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned and the muffins are set.
2. Let the muffins cool in the pan before serving.

Treat yourself to these delicious Nutella swirled muffins, where each bite is a delicious combination of moist muffin and creamy chocolate spread. Perfect for all Nutella lovers!