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Chocolate Orange Muffins

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These decadent Chocolate Orange Muffins feature rich cocoa flavor and a gooey chocolate orange ganache center. Topped with a segment of Terry’s Chocolate Orange, they’re the ultimate treat for fans of this classic flavor pairing.

Ingredients

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  • 180g plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 50g cocoa powder
  • 300g caster (super fine) sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure orange extract
  • 125ml vegetable or sunflower oil
  • 150g sour cream or full-fat Greek yoghurt
  • 150ml warm water
  • For the Ganache:
  • 100g milk chocolate (30–40% cocoa solids), finely chopped
  • 100g dark chocolate (60% cocoa solids), finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure orange extract
  • 15g (1 tablespoon) soft unsalted butter
  • 250ml double (heavy) cream
  • Optional Topping: Terry’s Chocolate Orange segments

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, orange extract, oil, sour cream (or Greek yoghurt), and warm water until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Batter will be runny.
  5. Divide batter between liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 20–22 minutes until risen and a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Transfer muffins to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
  7. To make the ganache: Place chopped chocolates, orange extract, and butter in a heatproof bowl. Heat cream in a saucepan until just boiling, then pour over the chocolate mixture. Let sit a few minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  8. Let ganache cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 1 hour until the consistency of soft buttercream.
  9. Whip ganache for 1 minute using an electric mixer or stir well by hand until smooth and lighter in color.
  10. Once muffins are completely cooled, remove a core from the center of each using an apple corer or similar tool.
  11. Fill the hole with ganache and top with a little extra on the surface. Garnish with a Terry’s Chocolate Orange segment if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the muffin batter to keep the texture light.
  • Ganache can be made ahead and stored in the fridge; let it soften before using.
  • Use a mix of milk and dark chocolate for a balanced ganache flavor.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

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