Fall Desserts: Orange Chocolate Muffins
Indulge in the cozy essence of autumn with these Orange Chocolate Muffins—a delightful blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange that will warm your heart on chilly days. Soft and fluffy, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they promise to become a seasonal favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg