Decadent Double Chocolate Cherry Muffins are heavenly. Each bite has the best rich dark chocolate and the right amount of sweet cherries. These muffins can be put together in a snap, and once you taste them, you will be a fan for life.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line muffin cups with muffin liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa; set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about two minutes. Beat in egg, almond extract, and cherry flavoring until combined.
With mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
Let mixture rest for 10 minutes, then fill muffin cups to the brim with the batter. Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the middle of one of the center muffins comes out clean. Cool muffins in muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack and cool 5 minutes before serving.