Orange Chocolate Muffins
Treat your taste buds to the irresistible combination of zesty citrus and rich cocoa with these Orange Chocolate Muffins, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors baked to perfection. Infused with freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and studded with decadent semisweet chocolate chips, these muffins deliver a moist and tender crumb that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. Whether you’re craving a quick breakfast, a mid-day snack, or an indulgent treat, these homemade muffins are a crowd-pleaser that comes together in just under 35 minutes. With simple pantry staples and a vibrant twist, this easy muffin recipe is sure to elevate your baking game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 0.25 cups Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, gently folding them together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense muffins.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the orange chocolate muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.4 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.0 g | 540% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 647 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 1716 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 513.3 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 294.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.5 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 1969 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
