Cherry Chocolate Muffin

If you use paper liners, the muffins will keep their shape especially well in a muffin tray.

Pat very juicy cherries briefly on kitchen paper so the batter doesn't become too wet.

Mixing the dry ingredients ensures the leavening agents are evenly distributed later.

Use ingredients at room temperature if possible, so the batter combines better.

Don't stir too long, otherwise muffins can become firm instead of light.

An ice cream scoop helps fill all liners evenly.

Toothpick test: if the toothpick comes out almost clean (a few chocolate crumbs are okay), the muffins are done.

Powdered sugar, chocolate glaze or a dollop of natural yogurt go particularly well with cherry and chocolate.