Ultra moist, rich, and filled with gooey Nutella — just like your favorite bakery!
If you’ve ever dreamed of making big, bakery-style chocolate muffins at home, this recipe is exactly what you need. These muffins rise high with perfect domed tops, have an incredibly moist, fudgy crumb, and hide a creamy Nutella center that melts in every bite.
Whether you’re baking for breakfast, dessert, or to impress guests, these muffins deliver professional bakery results with simple ingredients.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Jumbo, bakery-style muffins with tall tops
Rich chocolate flavor with a soft, moist texture
Surprise Nutella filling inside 🍫
Easy to make with basic pantry ingredients
Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers
📝 Ingredients
For the Muffins:
½ cup neutral oil (120g)
¼ cup melted butter (56g)
¾ cup brown sugar (150g)
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
2 eggs (room temperature) (or ½ cup Greek yogurt as a substitute)
1 cup buttermilk (240g) (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
1 tbsp vanilla extract (13g)
2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50g)
1 tsp baking powder (5g)
½ tsp baking soda (3g)
½ tsp salt (3g)
1 cup chocolate chips (170g)
For the Filling:
Nutella (for stuffing)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a jumbo muffin pan (or regular muffin pan) with paper liners. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Cocoa powder
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt - Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk:
Brown sugar
Granulated sugar
Oil
Melted butter
Eggs
Mix until the texture becomes smooth and glossy. - Combine Liquids
Add:
Buttermilk
Vanilla extract
Whisk until fully combined. - Make the Batter
Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
Gently fold until just combined — do not overmix.
➡️ The batter should be thick and rich.
Fold in the chocolate chips. - Fill & Add Nutella
Fill muffin liners halfway with batter
Add 1 spoon of Nutella in the center
Cover with more batter until ¾ full - Bake to Perfection
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes
Then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C)
Continue baking for 15–20 minutes
✔️ This trick creates that signature bakery dome top - Cool & Serve
Let muffins cool for 10 minutes, then enjoy warm for that melty Nutella center 😍
🔥 Pro Tips for Bakery Results
Use room temperature ingredients for better texture
Don’t overmix — this keeps muffins soft
Fill liners generously for tall muffin tops
Chill Nutella slightly before using for easier filling
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make regular-sized muffins?
Yes! Just reduce baking time to 15–18 minutes total.
Can I skip Nutella?
Absolutely — they’ll still be rich chocolate muffins.
How to store muffins?
Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
🍫 Final Thoughts
These Jumbo Chocolate Nutella Muffins are the perfect combination of bakery-style beauty and homemade comfort. Soft, chocolatey, and filled with creamy goodness — they’re guaranteed to become your new favorite recipe.
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