Mad about Orange Dark Chocolate Muffins
I’ve received many requests for chocolate muffins in the last few weeks, but since I wasn’t completely satisfied with the recipe I had, I was very reluctant to make them, much less put them up for sale.
I finally found some time this week, not only to tweak my chocolate muffin recipe, but to try out the oft-recommended flavour marriage of orange and chocolate.
These orange dark chocolate muffins contain Valrhona Manjari (64%), a generous splash of Grand Marnier and orange zest. While the domes here are not as dramatic as the blueberry muffins, I love how the crisp, chocolate chip studded tops give way to a delicate cake-like crumb. My favourite part about these little pillowy treats is the aromatic citrus overtone.
I’m really pleased with the results and even more delighted that I won’t have to say “no” the next time someone asks for chocolate muffins.
Available for purchase: 12 Orange Dark Chocolate Muffins made with Valrhona Manjari @ a Price of $25. Chocolate Only Variation @ a Price of $24.
October 17th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
I thought Manjari is 64% and not 65%.
October 17th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Wow, truly stunning pictures! I love those colors together, and it’s all so bright and cheerful. Not to mention, those muffins look like incredibly delicious little morsels!
October 17th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
OOOOH they look so good karen! So pretty and perfect! I, on the other hand, have yet to find a good double chocolate muffin recipe that doesn’t taste like crud :O
October 17th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Anonymous: Yes, you’re right. It should have been 64%. Thanks!
Thanks, Hannah & Amrita!
October 18th, 2007 at 12:23 am
I love chocolate and orange together…looks delicious!
October 18th, 2007 at 3:25 am
Fantastic muffins - I’m crazy about this combination of flavors!
October 18th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
I brought 3 of the muffins to the office today and I have to say they are all gone
The blend of orange with dark chocolate goes very well together. I love them and I can only recommend them to everyone else to try!
October 18th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
hi! can i ask what are the size of these muffins? they look fantastic! but i have to get past the macarons addiction first! my gf just told me that the mango is really good! so i gotta try that next karen!
October 18th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Thank you, Anita & Patricia! I really like the combination too.
MBA: I hope you didn’t eat all of them on your own!
T: The muffins are pretty much regular sized, about 3 inches in diameter. I’ll definitely let you know the next time I have extra mango macarons!
October 19th, 2007 at 4:13 am
They look absolutely divine!
October 28th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
Those are very very nice pictures!
Good job!
November 4th, 2007 at 11:49 am
dear karen,
where can we find heavy cream from? or is it possible to substitute it with something else? i did manage to find double cream - at the very high cost of $7 for a tiny tiny bottle!
cheers!
November 4th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Thank you, Gigi & Cindy!
Hi T, you can use President dairy whipping cream as a substitute. It’s available at Cold Storage between $9 - $10 for a litre. For a cheaper alternative, you can try this other brand, Millac, which is available at Phoon Huat for around $6. Hope this helps!
November 11th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Hi mad baker,
i would like to book a french strawberry shortcake for december. I have a special request, if its possible. Could you kindly drop me an email asap? thank you.
September 26th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Hi I happen to stumble into your website looking for recipes.
Your pictures are lovely and delicious.
Do you conduct classes and where can I purchase your cakes?
thank you.
September 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Cynthia: I conduct classes by appointment. Please send me an email. My contact information can be found here.
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Hi Karen,
ive tried making my own chocolate muffins with orange zest..
however they taste bitter despite mi making the effort of carefully not including the orange pith..
why is tat so?..
thank you very much if u care to share…
oso i wld like to order a cake for 21st dec as well…will you be accepting orders then?
December 16th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
yummmmm
Hannah and helen
April 16th, 2010 at 1:14 am
MON DIEU!
Valrhona Manjari chocolat!
Miam miam