Description
Rich chocolate muffins from the Olympic Village elevate breakfast with their irresistible blend of cocoa and comfort. Dark, moist interiors and crisp edges promise a delightful morning experience you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Dairy:
- 1 cup dark chocolate
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup yogurt or additional milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
Chocolate Chunks:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks
- ½ cup milk chocolate chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by positioning the rack in the center and warming it to 355℉ (180℃). Arrange paper liners inside the muffin tray.
- Create the dry mixture by combining flour, cocoa powder, granulated and brown sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and instant coffee powder in a large mixing bowl. Sift the ingredients thoroughly to eliminate any potential clumps.
- In a separate vessel, thoroughly blend the liquid components: egg, vegetable oil, milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract until uniformly integrated.
- Gently merge the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with minimal manipulation to prevent developing a dense texture. Mix until the ingredients are just incorporated.
- Carefully introduce chocolate chunks into the batter, folding them delicately throughout using a flexible spatula.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the prepared muffin liners, filling each compartment generously. Strategically place additional chocolate chunks atop each muffin for enhanced visual appeal and flavor intensity.
- Transfer the muffin tray into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the ganache, warm heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour directly over chopped dark chocolate.
- Allow the mixture to rest for 2-3 minutes, then stir until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Once muffins have reached room temperature, elegantly drizzle the chocolate ganache over the surface.
Notes
- Check chocolate chunk consistency by chopping into similar-sized pieces for even distribution throughout muffin batter.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense muffins; stop stirring when ingredients are just combined.
- Swap whole milk with dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for vegan-friendly version.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate for richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg