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Viral Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 jumbo muffins or 12 regular muffins
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Viral Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins are rich, moist, and packed with chocolate goodness, perfect for chocolate lovers craving a jumbo treat. Made with a combination of cocoa powder, chopped milk chocolate, and a luscious chocolate ganache center, these muffins offer a decadent texture and flavor with a moist crumb thanks to Greek yogurt and olive oil. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or any chocolate craving moment.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Cane Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp. Fine Sea Salt

Chocolate

  • 2 cups Chopped Milk Chocolate or Semisweet Chocolate
  • 1/2 cup reserved chopped chocolate (from above)
  • 2 oz. Semisweet Chocolate, finely chopped (for ganache)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large Eggs plus 1 Egg Yolk
  • 3/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk (plus extra 1/4 cup optional)
  • 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Ganache

  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Ganache (made fresh, see instructions)
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a 6-count jumbo muffin tin or a 12-count regular muffin tin with liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Reserve Chocolate: Set aside 1/2 cup of the chopped milk or semisweet chocolate for topping the muffins later.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated cane sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Mix these together thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the eggs, egg yolk, Greek yogurt, olive oil, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk the center part first to beat the eggs and start integrating ingredients smoothly.
  5. Combine Batter: Switch to a spatula and gently fold the batter until just combined – it’s fine if some small flour clumps remain. Do not overmix to maintain muffin tenderness.
  6. Incorporate Chocolate: Fold in the chopped chocolate and mix gently just until everything is combined. If the batter feels too thick, add an extra 1/4 cup whole milk to thin it out slightly depending on your flour.
  7. Fill Muffin Tins: Using a large ice cream scooper, evenly divide the batter between the muffin liners. Sprinkle the reserved chopped chocolate on top of each muffin for a melty chocolate finish.
  8. Bake Muffins: Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Then close the oven door and reduce the temperature to 350°F; continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the muffin tops are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with just moist crumbs.
  9. Cool Muffins: Remove muffins from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool for another 10 minutes.
  10. Prepare Ganache: While muffins cool, heat the heavy cream just to a boil and pour it over the finely chopped semisweet chocolate in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to soften, then whisk until smooth to make ganache. Chill in the fridge for 5-6 minutes to thicken slightly.
  11. Fill Muffins with Ganache: Transfer the ganache to a piping bag and pipe about 1 tablespoon of it into the center of each muffin, adding a decadent surprise inside.
  12. Serve: Enjoy the muffins warm or let them cool completely before storing. If making regular-sized muffins, bake them at 350°F for the full 15-20 minutes instead.

Notes

  • Using Greek yogurt in the batter helps keep muffins moist and tender.
  • If your batter is too thick, feel free to add 1/4 cup more milk to reach desired consistency.
  • For regular-sized muffins, bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes total instead of the temperature change method.
  • The ganache filling adds a rich, molten chocolate surprise but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Use a good quality semisweet or milk chocolate for best flavor in the muffins and ganache.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jumbo muffin
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 31 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/viral-olympic-village-chocolate-muffins-recipe/