Serves: 12
Yield: 12 muffins
Ready in: 45 mins (25 mins Prep - 20 mins Cook)

Ingredients for Chocolate Muffins

* 100 g (2/3 cup) bitter chocolate
* 125 g (1/2 cup) butter
* 150 g (2/3 cup caster sugar
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 175 g (3/4 cup) sour cream
* 60 ml (1/4 cup) brandy
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* Pinch of ground cardamom
* 210 g (1 2/3 cups) plain flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 3 tablespoons cocoa powder

Preparation method for Chocolate Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12 cup muffin pan and with paper patty cups.

2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl set over simmering water. Cool. Stir in the sugar, eggs, sour cream, brandy and spices.

3. Sift remaining ingredients into a bowl. Add chocolate mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

4. Fill patty cups two-thirds full. Bake muffins for 20–25 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack; let muffins cool briefly before serving.