Orange and chocolate muffins are soft and tasty sweets, perfect at any time of the day. You can bake them in the oven or air fryer. These orange and chocolate muffins are perfect for both adults and children. With these quantities, you will make 6 large muffins like mine, or use smaller cases to make 12. If you, like me, love muffins, don’t miss out on other Muffin Recipes and other
SWEETS WITH ORANGES. Let’s see how to prepare the orange and chocolate muffins, and if you try them, let me know. Barbara
I also recommend trying these savory recipes with orange:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 orange (untreated)
- 3.5 oz chocolate chips
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch (cornflour)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter (or sunflower oil)
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Tools
- Electric whisk
- Cupcake cases large
How to make orange and chocolate muffins
Let’s start preparing the orange and chocolate muffins. Cut the butter into pieces and melt it. You can melt it in a double boiler, in the microwave, or in a saucepan over low heat to avoid browning it.
Pour the eggs into a bowl, add the sugar, and beat with an electric whisk until light, frothy, and fluffy.
While whisking, slowly add the melted butter until incorporated into the eggs. Wash the orange well and grate the zest into the mixture. Now squeeze the orange juice and set aside 100 ml, which we will use later.
Add the sifted flour and baking powder, incorporating well with the electric whisk to avoid lumps. Add the milk and 100 ml of orange juice and continue to whisk to achieve a creamy, lump-free mixture.
Add the chocolate chips and fold them in with a fork or spatula. Then transfer the mixture into the 6 large cases or the 12 smaller ones.
Place the cases on a baking tray and bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20/25 minutes. The baking time might vary depending on the oven type. Before removing them, do the toothpick test; if it comes out moist, continue baking.
Place the cases in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15 minutes at 350°F (180°C), then open the basket and check the cooking with a toothpick. Cooking time might vary depending on the air fryer type.
Once the muffins are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool. If you like, you can dust them with powdered sugar.
How to store orange and chocolate muffins
Store them at room temperature for 2/3 days in an airtight cake container or a well-sealed bag.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I use instead of orange?
You can use lemon instead of orange
What can I use instead of chocolate chips?
You can use chopped dark chocolate
Can milk chocolate be used instead of dark chocolate?
Yes, you can use milk chocolate
