Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins, a delectable treat straight from culinary history. Rich cocoa and tender crumb promise a delightful experience that connects you to athletic heritage and indulgent comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blending flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt using a whisk.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously beat eggs until smooth, then incorporate milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gently merge wet and dry mixtures, stirring until ingredients are just incorporated; take care not to overmix the batter.
- Delicately fold mini chocolate chips throughout the mixture if desired, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully portion the batter into muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full for optimal rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Remove from oven and let muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer muffins to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Prevent dry muffins by mixing wet and dry ingredients just until combined, stopping when no flour streaks remain.
- Swap vegetable oil with applesauce or mashed banana for a healthier, lower-fat version that keeps muffins moist.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these muffins suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same rich chocolate flavor.
- Enhance chocolate intensity by adding a sprinkle of espresso powder to the dry ingredients, which deepens the cocoa’s natural richness without creating a coffee taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg