Muffins

August 30, 2024

Double Chocolate Muffins

One Bowl Double Chocolate Muffins

When it comes to indulgent desserts, nothing quite satisfies like a double chocolate muffin. Packed with rich cocoa flavor and studded with dark chocolate chips, these muffins are the perfect balance of moist and fudgy, making them an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover. And the best part? This recipe is made in just one bowl, which means easy cleanup—because who wants to spend more time washing dishes than enjoying delicious muffins? 

Olympic muffins

If you’ve followed the olympics (especially on TikTok) you’ve probably seen the Norwegian swimmer muffin man on your for you page. This summer, the Norweigian swimmer athlete has become better known for his love affair with the chocolate muffins from the Olympic Village cafeteria in Paris and I can TOTALLY understand why. THESE ARE SO GOOD. So, channel your inner “Muffin Man,” grab a single bowl, and let’s get baking!

Why are these the BEST chocolate muffins?

When I tell you that these will be the best chocolate muffin you’ll ever have I am not exaggerating. I wish I could explain to you how tender and scrumptious these chocolate muffins are. Because they are

  • super moist
  • fudgy
  • packed with gooey ganache
  • chocolatey
  • made in one bowl
  • easy to make
  • freezer friendly

How do you store these double chocolate muffins?

You can store these muffins in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If you don’t want to eat all muffins at once, you can freeze them right after they have been baked. Simply defrost the muffins at room temperature before consuming or heat them up slightly in a preheated oven (just 5 min at 180c should do the trick)

Baking time and oven temperature

Remember, each oven is unique, so some adjustments to baking time and oven temperature might be needed based on your specific baking environment. All oven temperatures in my recipes are based on a conventional oven. If you bake with a fan-assisted oven, turn down the temperature slightly as these ovens tend to become hotter than a conventional oven at that temperature setting. Ovens have the tendency to deviate from the temperature you set the oven to. I would highly recommend using an oven thermometer to ensure the inside of your oven is at the right temperature. My oven for example only goes up to 160C even though I turn it up to 230C 

An oven that is too hot may result in an overbaked or burnt bake, an oven that is too cold may result in underbaked and soggy bakes. Having the thermometer will not only help in getting the right temperature but also helps in determining the right baking time. 

 

Enjoy loves! xx

Double Chocolate Muffins

This recipe is made in just one bowl, which means easy cleanup—because who wants to spend more time washing dishes than enjoying delicious muffins?

Author:

Demi Bruggink

Prep:

10

min

cook:

20

min

total:

30

min

Yield:

8

Portions

Ingredients

For the muffins

  • 250g sugar
  • 110g neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp espresso powder (optional, but enhances the chocolate flavor)
  • 240g all-purpose flour
  • 70g cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 250ml buttermilk
  • 100g dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda

For the ganache

  • 50gr dark chocolate chips
  • 50gr heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. If you don’t have muffin liners you can create your own by using 14cm / 5.5" squares of baking paper
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugarr and oil. Add in the eggs 1 by 1 mix until well combined. The mixture should be smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in the vanilla extract and espresso powder, if using. The espresso powder deepens the chocolate flavour
  3. To the same bowl, sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Sifting helps remove any lumps in the cocoa powder and ensures that all the dry ingredients are evenly mixed, which is key for the texture of your muffins.
  4. Gradually add the buttermilk to the bowl, mixing until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips. Be careful not to overmix at this stage; you want the batter to remain light and airy.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, using about 2 ice cream scoops per muffin. If you’re feeling extra indulgent, sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached. The tops should be set and slightly domed.
  8. While the muffins are baking, gently heat together the chocolate and cream until the chocolate has fully melted and has created a smooth and silky ganache. Let the ganache cool to room temperature to thicken slightly
  9. Once the muffins are baked, let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. 
  10. Once the muffins are cooled, poke the middle with a knife to create room for the ganache. Fill a piping bag with ganache and insert and top the cooled muffins
  11. Enjoy!

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September 3, 2024
Emma Sigler
Your posts are always well written