Chocolate flavoured muffins with big chunks of milk & dark chocolate AND an oozy, gooey chocolate truffle centre. Yup, chocolate overload!
Much to Mr. Scrummy’s annoyance, I’m posting yet another chocolate-y recipe today. Very chocolate-y, in fact. Oops.
Good sport that he is, though, he did help me to decide what to call these very chocolate-y muffins. Because to be honest I wasn’t sure how to describe them at first. In a way they are like those gorgeous chocolate fondant puddings with the oozy, gooey soft centres that run out when you cut into them, but not quite as runny. They’re not so pudding-y as that, either, although I wouldn’t say no to a big blob of vanilla ice cream on top! No, they’re definitely muffins, packed full of big chunks of chocolate, but with a luxurious and decadent warm truffle-like ‘surprise’ in the middle.
So … soft-centered triple chocolate muffins they are! Triple chocolate because they’re packed with cocoa powder, big chunks of chocolate and of course the truffle-like centre. Actually, you could even say they’re quadruple chocolate muffins because they have both dark and milk chocolate chunks!
The oozy gooey part is exactly like chocolate truffle because dark chocolate and cream is all it is. In fact, I’ll let you into a secret … I had a tiny bit of the truffle-y mixture left over after ‘stuffing’ the six muffins I made with it, so I formed it into tiny little truffles and rolled them in lots of cocoa powder. They’re currently hanging out in the fridge (and hiding from Mr. Scrummy) for this week’s chocolate craving emergencies!
I found this recipe in a supermarket magazine similar to the one I got this rather perfect gooey Swedish chocolate cake (don’t miss this one, either!) from. These supermarkets obviously like chocolate as much as I do! I didn’t adapt their recipe very much because it sounded great as it was, but I did make a couple of small changes to the method just to make it slightly easier. In other words, I microwaved a few things rather than melting on stove-tops etc.!
Look at the splodgy chocolate-y bit in the middle. You can’t resist it, can you?
Talking of microwaves, these muffins are supposed to be eaten warm while the middles are still lovely and oozy, but if you want to (can manage to?) save some for later, just pop them in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds to reheat and get the chocolate all liquid-y again.
Don’t worry about the ‘stuffing with the truffle mixture’ part. All you do is scoop half of the raw muffin batter into the muffin cases, poke a large teaspoon-full of chilled truffle into the centre, then top with the rest of the batter … and bake! Couldn’t be simpler!
So … 1. make the ganache center; 2 mix up your muffin batter, 3 half fill your muffin cases with batter, 4 poke a teaspoon of ganache into each, 5 top with the rest of the batter, 6 make a few truffles with the leftover ganache! Yum yum!
I’m going to be totally honest with you now. These muffins came out pretty large and although the one I tasted was absolutely delicious warm and oozy with a lovely fresh crisp top, after I’d finished it I couldn’t have eaten a mouthful more! So you may want to share one with a friend.
Nah, on second thoughts, just eat the whole lot and start the diet tomorrow …
Soft-centered triple chocolate muffins
Ingredients
- 5.3 ounces dark chocolate no more than about 50% cocoa solids to make sure the muffins are sweet enough
- 2/3 cup double cream
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 4.4 ounces milk chocolate
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup plain flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
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Break up 75 grams/2.6 ounces of the dark chocolate into a small plastic tub and microwave* in 30 second intervals until mostly melted (3 x 30 seconds is about right). Stir the chocolate until smooth, then gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons of the cream. Put a lid on the tub (or cover it with foil) and freeze for about 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 200C/390F (180C/355F fan). Melt the butter in a large bowl in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, then set aside to cool slightly. Meanwhile, chop the rest of the dark chocolate and the milk chocolate into fairly large chunks. Then whisk the rest of the cream, the milk, the sugar and the whisked eggs into the melted butter.
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Fold in the flour, cocoa, baking powder and chopped chocolate until just combined.
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Divide half the batter between 6 muffin cases, then plop just over a teaspoon of the chilled chocolate and cream mixture into the centre of each. Cover with the rest of the batter.
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Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool for a short while, then eat while still warm and gooey.
Recipe Notes
Slightly adapted from Sainsbury’s Magazine Nov 2014 edition.
*If you don’t have a microwave, melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl set over a simmering pot of water (don’t let the pot touch the water).
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[email protected] says
Why is Mr Scrummy annoyed? Is it the taste testing he can’t handle? Fire him. I’ll take up the position!
Oh man, CHECK OUT HOW GOOEY THAT IS!! Now THIS is a muffin!! 🙂
Helen says
I’m seriously considering taking your advice, Nagi. You’ll be the first to be offered the position if he does indeed get fired!!! 🙂
[email protected] says
Chocolate overload is the best thing. I think I could eat 3 or 5 of these, with a big glass of milk, or pot of tea. They look fabulous.
Helen says
Ooh, loving the idea of eating 3 or 5 … not sure I would manage it without feeling guilty, though … or a bit queasy for that matter!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
ummm, did you say ‘triple chocolate’!? I’m in!
Helen says
Yah, sorry about that!! Diet = blown!
Lori @ TheHealthMinded.com says
You are going to blow my diet, Helen! But, it might be worth it!
Helen says
Oh I know! I’m so sorry about that! 🙂
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
I certainly wouldn’t be annoyed if these muffins were hanging around! They look incredible Helen. I’m wishing I had one right now!
Helen says
Glad you like them, Alyssa. Ooh, I feel a craving for one coming on now, too!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Oh god.. soft centered muffins? I’ll take 10 please!
Helen says
Haha … oh go on, Thalia, have 10 … although I’m not sure you would get past 1 before feeling a bit queasy. Definitely naughty but nice!
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
Wow those look incredible!! So rich and chocolaty, mmm.. 🙂 I’d love to start my day out with one of these!
Helen says
Thank you, June! I would love to be brave enough to have one of these for breakfast!
Kathleen | HapaNom says
Is Mr. Scrummy not a chocolate fan? That’s ok, send them to me! 😉 My goodness – just look at those chocolate chunks in those muffins! Helen, I’m practically falling out of my chair!
Helen says
Haha … it seems strange to say I’m happy to make you nearly fall out of your chair, but I am! 🙂
Chrissy says
YES PLEASE. I’ll eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner any day of the week!
Helen says
🙂
mira says
These look like the best chocolate muffins I’ve ever seen! Love the amount of chocolate and the gooey center! Wish I had some of them right now 🙂
Helen says
Wow, what a compliment! Thanks, Mira!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Oh. My. Gawsh. Girl, you had seriously better patent this muffin because I have a feeling soft-centered muffins are gonna become a HUGE thing. I mean, could these muffins get any more freakin’ genius?! I am swooning over all that gooey goodness in the middle of these babies! I definitely wouldn’t be sharing either. 😉
Helen says
Ha! Now there’s a compliment for me … thank you!! I must say these were preeee-ty delicious!
Laura says
Helen, you have absolutely satisfied my chocolate-y cravings here, with the pictures alone! I feel satisfied. I just want all this ooey gooey goodness melting in my mouth, I’m a super healthy eater and find I have to indulge in chocolate from time to time or go insane. Laughed about Mr. Scrummy getting annoyed, haha =)
Helen says
Ha! Now that’s an achievement, to make you feel satisfied just with a look!! 🙂
marcie says
Are you kidding me — muffins with a truffle in the middle? I’ll gladly eat Mr. Scrummy’s share because I’m a choc-aholic! These are such a great idea Helen — love it!
Helen says
Thank you, Marcie!! These are pretty incredible, although I say it myself!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh these muffins looks absolutely perfect, Helen! I love that gooey center. And triple the chocolate is always a good thing!
Helen says
Thanks, Gayle! I know, irrestible … shame they’re not so good for the diet!
Bam's Kitchen says
You have caught me at a very week chocolate moment and the chewy gooey centre needs to be on the front page of food porn daily for sure. I would do anything to be your QA analyst so let me know when Mr. Scrummy is not feeling up to performing his important role.
Helen says
Ha! Thanks for the kind offer! You are welcome to pop over and be my taste tester whenever you like. Muffins in the freezer at the ready!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These look just incredible! Pinning! 🙂
Helen says
Thank you, Medha! 🙂
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
I love triple chocolate muffins mainly because there’s no such thing as too much chocolate! Look at the insides of that one- delicious!
Helen says
Ha … totally with you. There can NEVER be too much chocolate!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
Keep the chocolate-y recipes coming! These muffins look AMAZING, Helen! 😀 I really love that gooey chocolate centre and the triple chocolate! Pinning to try soon! x
Helen says
Haha … I thought you would appreciate these, Jess! Thanks for the pin! 🙂
Izzy says
I love that your husband helped to name these muffins! That is awesome! And I also love that they are soft centered! I’m the one who always likes the cookies to be very soft in the middle and soft muffins sound perfect! And bring on the chocolate chips!
Helen says
Hi, Izzy! I must say I had to freeze these really quickly before I ate them all week long! 🙂
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
Are these for real? Seriously, they look so good! Molten lava muffins!!
Helen says
Maybe that’s a better name for them, Kristen! I was trying to think of that … molten lava … brilliant! Glad you like them!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
Oh wow! There goes my week of staying on track with healthy eating haha.
Helen says
Ooh, so sorry, girl!! I must say these need to be kept for a treat, but maybe you could healthify them in some way?!
Eva says
Je crois que tu a mal habitué à Mr. Scrummy,!! Je suis prêt à prendre sa place !! J’aurais adoré gouté tes délicieux muffins !! Je ne me lasse pas du chocolat !
Helen says
Moi aussi! Il a un probleme, ce Mr. Scrummy 😉 Vas-y, Eva, d’y prendre sa place vite!!
mila furman says
OMG Helen!!! These are incredible! Must. Make. Soon!
Helen says
Ha! Glad you like, Mila, and hope you make!!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
My dinner must have been saltier than I thought because I am craving something sweet. These muffins are exactly what I need, and I would eat them warm or cold.
Helen says
Hello, Thao! Thanks so much for passing by! Oh, these would definitely satisfy your sweet craving alright! 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Oh.My.God. That is all I can come up with to say. OMG. OMG. OOOO.MMMM.GGGG. These look beyond words fantastic! I’ll take two dozen. Stat. *Drooling…….
Thanks for sharing and making me VERY hungry!!
Helen says
Hahahaha … I’m really happy to have left you with your jaw hanging open, Cheyanne! I’d challenge you to get through 2 dozen … these are sooo rich. In a good way, of course, but I have to admit I could only manage 1 at a time! 🙂
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
Oh my goodness these look so good!! I love the gooey soft center! I will never look at chocolate muffins the same after seeing this! Yum!
Helen says
Ha! Yes, I hadn’t thought of that! They will make ordinary non-stuffed chocolate muffins a bad name! I just ate my penultimate one of these today and felt very naughty about it. Worth the bit of guilt though for sure!
Chicory App says
These muffins look to die for ! Esp the ooey-gooey chocolate center!
Helen says
Thank you so much … and thanks for passing by!
Jordan Marshall says
Hi! These looks amazing! Being a massive chocoholic I’m thinking of baking a batch for a celebration but won’t be eaten till the next day. Will the center still Be soft?
Helen says
Hello Jordan! I’m pretty sure you won’t be disappointed by these. They’ll be absolutely fine the next day (just keep them in an airtight container over night of course to keep them as fresh as poss). If you don’t re-heat the muffins the ganache will still be soft (a bit like chocolate truffles). If you can though pop them in the microwave for about 15 to 20 seconds just before you serve them. If you can’t, no problem – they’ll still be delicious! If you remember, pop back and let me know what you thought! 🙂
Kathy Hester says
I have to make these for my wife. She’s a chocolate maniac!
Helen says
Hi Kathy! They’re amazing – you’ve got to give them a go! 🙂