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Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins

Indulgent Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins You'll Love

These Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins are a rich, gooey delight with a light texture, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can reduce for less sweetness
  • ½ cup cocoa powder sifted for fluffy texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda check for freshness
  • ½ teaspoon salt essential for flavor balance
  • 2 large eggs room temperature for smoother mix
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt can substitute with thicker regular yogurt
  • ¼ cup olive oil substitute with other vegetable oils as desired
  • 1 cup milk plant-based options work for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or use vanilla paste
  • 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate reserve some for topping
For the Ganache Center
  • 1 cup heavy cream be careful not to burn
  • 8 oz chopped chocolate high-quality for rich flavor

Equipment

  • muffin tins
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • ice cream scoop
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare muffin tins with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Make a well in the dry mixture and add the eggs, Greek yogurt, olive oil, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry and wet ingredients together without overmixing. Fold in the chopped chocolate.
  5. Using an ice cream scoop, fill each muffin liner evenly with the batter and top with reserved chocolate pieces.
  6. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Heat heavy cream for ganache, then pour over chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth. Chill before injecting into muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to check the oven temperature and use room temperature eggs for the best results. Chill the ganache for perfect consistency.

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