Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1/2 cup milk chocolate chunks
1/2 cup dark chocolate ganache (for filling)
Topping:
Additional chocolate chunks for sprinkling
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Muffin Tin
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a jumbo muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick cooking spray.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
Fold in Chocolate Chunks
Gently fold in the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Fill Muffin Tins
Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup, then add a teaspoon of dark chocolate ganache in the center. Cover the ganache with more batter until each cup is about 3/4 full.
Add Toppings
Sprinkle additional chocolate chunks on top of each muffin for an extra chocolatey finish.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the ganache center) comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Tips for Success
Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that the eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature to create a smoother batter and better rise.
Avoid Overmixing: Overmixing the batter can lead to dense muffins. Mix until the ingredients are just combined to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
Ganache Filling: For a molten center, freeze small dollops of ganache ahead of time and place them in the center of the batter before baking.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Olympic Chocolate Muffins are a chocolate lover’s dream, boasting a rich and moist crumb packed with layers of chocolate chunks and a luscious ganache center. Their impressive size and decadent flavor make them a standout treat for any occasion.
Enjoy baking and indulging in these trending chocolate muffins that bring a touch of viral culinary delight to your kitchen! 🧁🍫
