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Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins on wire rack.

Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins Copycat

Posted by Dee
These viral chocolate muffins boast a soft crumb, gooey ganache center, and a generous helping of chocolate chunks. No Olympic training required to enjoy this decadent treat.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chunks
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup plain greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Ganache:

  • ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until combined. Stir in Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chunks.
  • Fill muffin liners evenly with batter. Press additional chocolate chunks into the top of each muffin. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then immediately reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes.
  • In a heat-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
  • Use a small spoon to create a well in the center of each slightly cooled muffin.
  • Fill the well with a spoonful of the cooled ganache.
  • Let muffins cool completely before serving.
Keyword chocolate muffins
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