How to Make Orange Chocolate Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Orange chocolate muffins are the perfect combination of citrusy and rich flavors, making them a delicious treat for any time of day. The bright orange flavor adds a refreshing twist to the classic chocolate muffin, and the two flavors complement each other perfectly.

These muffins are great for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. They are easy to make and are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these muffins i...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, grated
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons margarine, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, semisweet chocolate, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, cream together margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and buttermilk. Pour into the flour mixture, and mix just until evenly moist. Spoon batter into muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
  • Nutrition

    237 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 347mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 63mg