Orange Chocolate Jumbo Muffins
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These Orange Chocolate Jumbo Muffins are my go to recipe when I need something delicious fast. With just 20 minutes of prep time, they come together so quickly that I can have warm muffins on the table in under an hour. The bright citrus flavor pairs beautifully with rich dark chocolate chunks, and the orange zest adds a natural boost of vitamin C that supports immunity. The best part is how simple everything is to make. You just mix the wet and dry ingredients separately, combine them, fold in the chocolate, and bake. These generous jumbo muffins are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or sharing with friends and family.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 120 mlorange juice
- 20 gorange zest
- 100 gdark chocolate chunks
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Tip: Use a thermometer for accurate temperature reading.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, orange juice, and orange zest.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the muffins will be dense.
- 4
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing, or the muffins will be tough.
- 5
Fold in dark chocolate chunks.
Tip: This will help distribute chocolate evenly throughout the batter.
- 6
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Tip: Make sure to fill each cup about 3/4 of the way full.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
- 8
Remove from oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help muffins retain their moisture.
- 9
Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This will help prevent sogginess.
- 10
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip: Enjoy with your favorite beverage or as a snack on its own.
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