These Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Muffins are soft, moist, and beautifully marbled with rich chocolate and classic vanilla flavors. They are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and can be made easily with simple pantry ingredients.
🧁 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg (room temperature)
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup milk
For Chocolate Batter
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons milk (additional)
🧪 Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tray with paper liners or lightly grease it.
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Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. -
Mix wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk sugar and egg until slightly fluffy. Add oil, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix well. -
Combine batter:
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix. -
Divide the batter:
Split the batter evenly into two bowls. -
Make chocolate batter:
Add cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons milk to one bowl. Mix until smooth. -
Create the swirl:
Spoon vanilla batter into muffin cups, then add chocolate batter on top. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl. -
Bake:
Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. -
Cool and serve:
Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
⏱️ Baking Time & Yield
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Bake Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
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Yield: 8–10 muffins
⭐ Tips for Best Results
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Do not overmix the batter; it keeps muffins soft.
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Use room-temperature ingredients for even baking.
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Swirl gently to keep a clear marbled pattern.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I use butter instead of oil?
Yes. Replace oil with ¼ cup melted butter, but oil keeps muffins more moist.
2. Can I make these muffins eggless?
Yes. Substitute 1 egg with:
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¼ cup yogurt or
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¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
3. Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes, but replace only ½ cup with whole wheat flour to avoid dense muffins.
4. How do I store these muffins?
Store in an airtight container:
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At room temperature: up to 2 days
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In the fridge: up to 5 days
5. Can I freeze them?
Yes. Freeze muffins for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.
6. Can I add chocolate chips?
Absolutely! Add ¼ cup chocolate chips to the chocolate batter for extra richness.
🧁 Final Thoughts
Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Muffins are a perfect balance of flavor, texture, and visual appeal. This simple recipe delivers bakery-style results right at home.
