moist and fluffy Nutella muffins easy recipe
Indulge in rich and moist Nutella muffins with a gooey center! Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, these easy-to-make treats are a crowd favorite for all ages.
Nutella Marble Muffins: A Delicious Experiment with the Cake Factory
Yesterday was a special baking day with my daughter, and we decided to make muffins.
Initially, I planned to keep it simple with Nutella-filled muffins, but my daughter had a brilliant idea—to create a marble effect!
So here it is: Nutella Marble Muffins. Plus, I finally tested my Cake Factory machine for the first time.
Before we dive into the recipe and my experience with this handy device, let me clarify : this is not a sponsored post.
I purchased the Cake Factory second-hand on Gumtree, and this was my first attempt at using it.
For context, I’ve been dealing with a faulty electric oven for some time now.
While I’ve already purchased a built-in oven, it has been sitting in my living room for over two months, waiting for installation. Frustrated by the delay, I decided to give the Cake Factory a try.
To start, I used the chocolate chip muffin recipe included in the device’s recipe book.
The original recipe called for 110 g of sugar. However, since I planned to add Nutella and create the marble effect by swirling it into the batter, I reduced the sugar to 90 g to avoid overly sweet muffins.
Let’s get to the recipe!
The Ingredients for these Nutella muffins recipe
I tested the Nutella Marble Muffin recipe twice, and while the texture turned out perfectly, there were a few lessons learned along the way.
On my first try, I filled all six cavities of the muffin mold, but the muffins came out too small. They lacked that signature dome-shaped top.
This happened because I added Nutella directly on top of the batter and attempted to create the marble effect.
Unfortunately, I overmixed the batter, a common mistake to avoid when making muffins. Overmixing can affect the rise and texture.
As a result, the Nutella mostly stayed on the surface instead of blending into the batter for a proper marbled look. Inside, there wasn’t much of the swirl I was hoping for.
Additionally, the muffins felt slightly less sweet than expected, likely due to the Nutella not being evenly distributed. (Picture above)
Ingredients :
- 1 egg
- 95 g sugar
- 60 g butter
- 60 ml milk
- 140 g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon Nutella
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Melt Butter: Use a microwave to melt the butter.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: Transfer the melted butter to a bowl, add sugar, and whisk well.
- Add Egg: Whisk in the egg until fully combined.
- Incorporate Milk: Add the milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour with baking powder and a pinch of salt. Gently fold it into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Prepare Muffin Cups: Pour the batter into a pastry bag. Fill 6 medium muffin cups halfway.
- Add Nutella: Drop a teaspoon of Nutella into each cup, then cover with the remaining batter.
- Create Marble Effect: Use a wooden skewer to swirl the Nutella into the batter for a marbled look.
- Bake:Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- Bake the muffins for 5 minutes at 200°C.
- Lower the temperature to 175°C and continue baking for 15–20 minutes until the muffins are golden brown.
How to Make Muffins Fluffy?
Making muffins fluffy requires attention to both the ingredients and the preparation method. Here are some key tips to ensure your muffins turn out soft and fluffy:
1. Use Room-Temperature Ingredients : Ensure your eggs, milk, and butter are at room temperature. This helps create a smoother batter and better incorporation of air.
2. Don’t Overmix the Batter : Overmixing can develop gluten in the flour, leading to dense muffins. Mix just until the wet and dry ingredients are combined. It’s okay if the batter looks a little lumpy.
3. Add a Leavening Agent : Use the right amount of baking powder or baking soda. These create the air pockets that make muffins rise and become fluffy.
4. Incorporate Air : Whisk eggs and sugar well to add air to the batter. This step can improve the muffins’ texture significantly.
5. Don’t Overfill the Muffin Cups : Fill muffin cups only 2/3 full to give them room to rise properly without spilling over.
6. Use Fresh Ingredients : Ensure your baking powder or soda is fresh. Old leavening agents won’t produce the same rise.
7. Bake at the Right Temperature : Start with a higher oven temperature (e.g., 200°C/400°F) for the first 5 minutes, then lower it to the recommended temperature. This helps the muffins rise quickly and form a nice dome.
8. Avoid Overbaking : Check for doneness with a toothpick after the minimum baking time. Overbaking can dry out your muffins, making them less fluffy.
9. Add Moisture-Rich Ingredients : Incorporate yogurt, sour cream, or applesauce into the batter. These ingredients add moisture and softness.
Nutella marble muffins easy recipe
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 95 g sugar
- 60 g butter
- 60 ml milk
- 140 g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon Nutella
Instructions
- Melt butter in a microwave
- Place melted butter in a bowl
- Add sugar and whisk well.
- Add egg, whisk again
- Add the milk, whisk to have a homogeneous mixture
- Add the sifted flour with baking powder and a pinch of salt, give a few lashes without working the dough too much.
- Place the dough in a pastry bag, and fill 6 medium muffin cups halfway.
- Add the teaspoon of Nutella, and fill with the remaining dough
- With a wooden skewer, make movements in the dough to give a marbled effect to the muffins
- Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature down to 175°C and bake between 15 and 20 minutes, until you have a nice brown colour in the muffins.
