Description
Delight in these rich and moist Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins, perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack. Made with a blend of cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these muffins offer a bakery-style indulgence with a balanced sweetness. Their tender crumb and chocolatiness make them a favorite treat for chocolate lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup hot water or hot coffee
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to ensure easy removal and clean-up.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the muffins.
- Add Hot Liquid and Chocolate Chips: Slowly stir in the hot water or hot coffee to make the batter smooth and slightly thin, then fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the lined muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow rising space.
- Bake: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, indicating doneness without overbaking.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack or serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These muffins have a rich chocolate flavor but are not overly sweet, making them suitable for breakfast or as a nourishing post-workout snack.
- For added texture and flavor, consider mixing in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Using dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet can intensify the chocolate taste for deeper flavor.
