Description

These rich and ultra-chocolatey muffins took the Olympic Village by storm—and for good reason! They’re moist, decadent, and filled with gooey chocolate ganache. Whether you’re treating yourself after a workout or just craving something sweet, these muffins are the gold medal of chocolate treats. The first time I made them, I couldn’t believe how soft and fudgy they were inside! Try them warm for the ultimate chocolate experience.

Ingredients

For the Muffins:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp fine sea salt
2 cups chopped milk or semisweet chocolate
2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup olive oil
¾ cup whole milk (plus ¼ cup if needed)
2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:
½ cup heavy cream
2 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat & Prep:

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Line a 6-count jumbo muffin tin or 12-count regular muffin tin with liners.

Mix the Dry Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix the Wet Ingredients:

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add eggs, egg yolk, yogurt, olive oil, milk, and vanilla.
Whisk the center to beat the eggs, then gently fold everything together using a spatula.

Fold in the Chocolate:

Stir in 1½ cups of the chopped chocolate (reserve ½ cup for topping).
If the batter feels too thick, add ¼ cup extra milk.

Fill & Bake:

Divide batter evenly into muffin cups using a large ice cream scoop.
Sprinkle reserved chocolate on top.
Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
A toothpick should come out clean or with moist crumbs.

Cool & Make the Ganache:

Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Heat heavy cream until just boiling, then pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl.
Let sit 5-10 minutes, then whisk smooth. Chill for 5-6 minutes.

Fill & Enjoy:

Use a piping bag to pipe about 1 tbsp ganache into the center of each muffin.
Enjoy warm or let cool completely before storing!

Pro Tip: For regular-sized muffins, bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes total

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12 regular muffins