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.