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Delicious chocolate orange muffins with rich cocoa and zesty orange flavor, perfect for a sweet trea.

Easy Chocolate Orange Muffins with Orange Zest

Amber Bondar
Chocolate orange muffins with a dense, brownie-like texture and bold citrus flavor. Made with orange zest and chocolate chips for a rich, satisfying bake.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 12
Calories 349 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Tbsp
  • tsp
  • Zester/Grater
  • measuring cup
  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing Implement

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • ¾ Cup Milk
  • ¾ Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Tsp Orange Blossom Water
  • 2 Cups Flour
  • ½ Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1½ tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 Whole Orange Zested
  • 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions
 

  • In your mixing bowl beat the oil and sugar together.
    ½ Cup Vegetable Oil, 1 Cup Sugar
  • Add in the eggs and mix until creamy.
    2 Eggs
  • Mix in sour cream and milk stirring well.
    ¾ Cup Milk, ¾ Cup Sour Cream
  • Add the dry ingredients into the bowl and blend well. Be careful to not overmix.
    2 Cups Flour, ½ Cup Cocoa Powder, 1½ tsp Baking Powder, 1 tsp Baking Soda, ½ tsp Salt
  • Add in the orange water, zest, and chocolate chips.
    1 Tsp Orange Blossom Water, 1 Whole Orange Zested, 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Fill your prepared muffin tins to nearly full.
  • Bake in preheated 425℉ oven for ten minutes. Then reduce the temp to 350℉ for 10-15 minutes or until they test for done.
  • Allow muffins to cool in pan a few minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

Notes:
  • Fill the muffin cups generously. The thick batter will rise upward rather than spreading, creating a domed top.
  • Starting at a higher oven temperature helps the muffins rise quickly and develop better structure before finishing at a lower temperature.
  • Orange blossom water should be measured carefully. Too much can overpower the chocolate and citrus balance.
  • A non-stick pan will mean you can bake without muffin papers (reduce cost)

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 255mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 126IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chocolate, chocolate chip, Chocolate orange, muffins, orange flavored
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