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Chocolate Orange Muffins: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Baking

Chocolate Orange Muffins
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Deliciously moist chocolate orange muffins that are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and orange zest.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, you can use dark cocoa powder.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter for lighter muffins.

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