Chocolate Orange Muffins Recipe

Name: Chocolate Orange Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium oranges, well scrubbed and wiped dry; 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 2 large eggs; 1/2 1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups flour

Servings: persons

2 medium oranges, well scrubbed and wiped dry
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1/2 1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Grease muffin cups or use foil baking cups.
3
Finely grate orange peel.
4
Try to take just the orange part.
5
A little white pith will probably adhere.
6
Chop chocolate with large knife, or use chocolate chips.
7
Using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in a large bowl until pale and fluffy.
8
Beat in eggs one at a time.
9
Add orange peel.
10
Add yogurt, orange juice, baking powder and baking soda.
11
Mix very well.
12
Batter will be quite liquid.
13
Sprinkle flour, then chocolate, over batter.
14
Fold gently, just enough to blend flour.
15
Scoop the batter into muffin cups.
16
Bake 15 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and springy to touch.
17
Let cool on wire rack.
18
Serve hot or warm.

861

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium oranges, well scrubbed and wiped dry, 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Orange Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Orange Muffins

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