Orange and chocolate muffins

These orange and chocolate muffins are a delightful blend of bright citrus and rich, bittersweet chocolate, creating the perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Made with freshly squeezed orange juice and zested oranges, they burst with natural freshness and a fragrant aroma that fills your kitchen. The soft, tender crumb is enriched with melted butter and vanilla sugar, making these muffins irresistibly moist and flavorful.

Topped with juicy orange slices and scattered dark chocolate pieces, each muffin offers a lovely contrast of textures and tastes — a little tangy, a little sweet, and wonderfully comforting. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a special treat, these muffins bring sunshine and indulgence together in one delicious package.

Ingredients: (Makes about 24 muffins)

• 400 g flour
• 250 g sugar
• 2 packets baking powder
• 250 ml milk
• 2 large eggs
• 140 g melted butter
• About 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• Zest of 2 large oranges (used for both zest and juice)
• 100 g dark chocolate
• 2 packets vanilla sugar
• 24 quarter slices of orange (or as many as muffins you make)

Preparation:
Using a mixer, blend all the wet ingredients together first. Then gradually add the dry ingredients. The batter will be similar to pancake batter, but slightly thicker.

Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. On top of each muffin, place one orange quarter slice vertically, gently pressing it into the batter. Sprinkle pieces of dark chocolate over each muffin, then dust with vanilla sugar.

Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

If you try the recipe, let me know how you liked it! 😊

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