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Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins
These Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins are the viral sensation that athletes and viewers alike can't get enough of! This recipe guides you through making rich, moist chocolate muffins, generously studded with dark chocolate chips and crowned with a luscious, homemade chocolate ganache. Perfect for a decadent breakfast, snack, or dessert, these muffins are surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Freshly baked chocolate muffins
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
22m
Cook Time
42m
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
6g
Protein
55g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Muffins with rich chocolate ganache drizzle
Ingredients
Servings: 12
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Close-up of a ganache-topped muffin
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.5m
Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners. - In a large mixing bowl, melt the 113g of unsalted butter. This can be done in a microwave or on the stovetop.1m
Preview1mPreviewIn a large mixing bowl, melt the 113g of unsalted butter. This can be done in a microwave or on the stovetop. - Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the melted butter and whisk until well combined. Then, beat in the 2 room temperature eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, and 1/2 cup buttermilk until the mixture is smooth.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd 1 cup of brown sugar to the melted butter and whisk until well combined. Then, beat in the 2 room temperature eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, and 1/2 cup buttermilk until the mixture is smooth. - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt until there are no clumps.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt until there are no clumps. - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough muffins.2m
Preview2mPreviewGradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough muffins. - Gently fold in the 3/4 cup of dark chocolate chips into the batter until they are evenly distributed.1m
Preview1mPreviewGently fold in the 3/4 cup of dark chocolate chips into the batter until they are evenly distributed. - Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full.2m
Preview2mPreviewDivide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full. - Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.20m
Preview20mPreviewBake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. - While the muffins are cooling, prepare the chocolate ganache. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Remove from heat and pour over 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the muffins are cooling, prepare the chocolate ganache. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Remove from heat and pour over 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy. - Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle or spread the chocolate ganache generously over the tops of each muffin.2mPreview2mPreviewOnce the muffins are completely cool, drizzle or spread the chocolate ganache generously over the tops of each muffin.
- Serve your delicious Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins and enjoy!0m
Preview0mPreviewServe your delicious Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins and enjoy!
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