Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 tablespoons instant hot cocoa mix1/4 teaspoon baking soda3 large eggs, room temperature2/3 cup whole milk1/3 cup water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup butter, softened1 milk chocolate baking bar (4 ounces), melted Frozen whipped topping, thawed, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, water and vanilla. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, beating on medium until smooth. Beat in butter; add melted chocolate and beat just until blended.
Fill prepared muffin cups half full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. If desired, top with whipped topping. Decorate as desired.
