Chocolate muffins

Method

Calories: 461

1. Beat the softened butter and sugar in a food processor and add the seeds from a vanilla bean.
2. When the mixture is light and airy, add the eggs (brought to room temperature) one at a time. Process all of the ingredients for a few minutes and then add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt that have been sifted together, alternating additions with room-temperature milk.
3. At the end add the grated dark chocolate.
4. Remove the paddle from the bowl.
5. Fill the ramekins with the dough and put them inside the bowl (7-8 at a time).
6. Close the lid, select the CAKE program, set power level 2, set 25 minutes and press the on/ off button.
7. When finished cooking, allow to cool. They can be dusted with icing sugar if desired.