Chocolate Orange Muffins
Delightful muffins combining rich chocolate with vibrant orange flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ½ cup sour cream (at room temperature)
- ½ cup orange juice (at room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk the eggs, sour cream, orange juice, and vegetable oil in another bowl.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and fold gently.
- Add the orange zest and chocolate chips.
- Fill the muffin tin about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Consider adding nuts for a crunchy texture or spices for an interesting twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: muffins, chocolate, orange, dessert, baking