Chocolate muffins , irresistible and with less sugar and fat than standard chocolate cake.
9oz self raising flour
half teasp of bicarbonate of soda
half teasp of salt
4 tablsp unsweetened cocoa power
5oz white granulated sugar
1 egg
8fl oz milk
3 fl oz corn oil
1 teasp vanilla essence.
First prepare muffin tins and preheat oven to 190/200 C
In a large bowl sift together flour,bicarb,salt and coca powder. stir in the sugar.
In another bowl, beat the egg ,with a fork, stir in the milk,oil and vanilla essence.
Pour all wet ingredients into dry, and stir until combined, no dry flour should be visible.
Fill muffin cases 3/4 full and sprinkle tops with chocolate drops or nuts.Bake for 20-25 min’s.
( I put the chocolate drops or nuts into the muffin mixture rather on top )
Now enjoy !!!