Olympic Village Muffins
These Viral Olympic Village Muffins are the perfect treat for any occasion! Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a delicious snack, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone.
Chocolate desserts are always a favorite with our family and friends. If you love chocolate desserts as well, then you are going to want to try these Chocolate Buttercream Cupcakes or this Easy Death By Chocolate Cheesecake.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even a quick treat, they’re versatile and loved by all ages.
- Easy to make with simple steps. This means they are great for beginner bakers or busy mornings when you need something fast.
- Customizable with your favorite mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or even chocolate chips for an extra twist!
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- butter
- sugar
- brown sugar
- vegetable oil
- vanilla
- eggs
- instant chocolate pudding mix
- flour
- cocoa powder
- salt
- baking soda
- baking powder
- sour cream
- buttermilk
- milk chocolate chips
- sweetened condensed milk
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
🔪 How to Make Olympic Village Muffins
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter and the sugars together and beat until light and fluffy Add in the oil and vanilla and beat some more.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, fully combining before adding the next egg. Add in the pudding mix and blend.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add about half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and combine.
- Add half of the sour cream and mix. Add in the remaining flour and mix. Add the buttermilk and make sure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Line a jumbo sized muffin pan with paper liners and fill each cup about ¾ full.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees and finish baking for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out cleanly.
- To make the ganache, heat the condensed milk in a small bowl in the microwave, but do not boil. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla and let sit for about 2 minutes before whisking until smooth.
- Remove the center of the muffin, and then fill with the chocolate ganache. Serve and enjoy.
🥄 Equipment
This is a list of the equipment that you will need to make this chocolate muffin recipe:
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- Jumbo size muffin pan
- paper liners
- Piping bag
🥫 Storage
Storage – Store the chocolate muffins at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Freezing – These muffins can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Serve With
For breakfast, enjoy them alongside a hot cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk. Feeling fancy? Add a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce on top, and you’ve got yourself a dessert!
💭 Tips
- To keep your muffins moist, avoid overbaking them. Keep a close eye on the oven during the last few minutes of baking.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor. It truly makes a difference!
- If you want your muffins to have a bakery-style look, sprinkle some chocolate chips on top just before baking.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This prevents them from getting too soggy at the bottom.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this Olympic Village muffins recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
To keep your muffins fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, pop them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months. Just thaw and enjoy anytime!
Of course! These muffins are super versatile. Feel free to add nuts, dried fruit, or even a swirl of peanut butter to make them your own. Get creative!
Reheating your muffins is quick and easy. For a warm, freshly baked feel, pop them in the microwave for 10–15 seconds or warm them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes. This brings out their fluffy goodness all over again!
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🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Olympic Village Muffins
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- Jumbo size muffin pan
- paper liners
- Piping bag
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 3 eggs
- 3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
Ganache center filling:
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter and the sugars together and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add in the oil and vanilla and beat some more.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, fully combining before adding the next egg.
- Add in the pudding mix and blend.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Add about half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and combine.
- Add half of the sour cream and mix. Add in the remaining flour and mix.
- Add the last of the sour cream and mix.
- Add the buttermilk and make sure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line a jumbo sized muffin pan with paper liners and fill each cup about ¾ full.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees and finish baking for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out cleanly.
- Remove and let cool completely.
- To make the ganache, heat the condensed milk in a small bowl in the microwave, but do not boil.
- Add the chocolate chips and vanilla and let sit for about 2 minutes before whisking until smooth.
- Place ganache in a piping bag with a wide, round opening.
- Cut about an inch wide and deep part out of the top of each muffin.
- Pipe in the ganache up to the top of the muffin.
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
I cannot believe how decadent these muffins are! They’re so good, and that filling in the center? Perfection.
I missed these when the trend first started but now I can totally see why everyone loved them. So good, I could eat one every day!
This muffin recipe was incredible! It was easy to prepare and everyone loved them…I can’t wait to make them again!!
These muffins were so hearty and flavorful! I made a batch to grab on the go before work, and they’ve been a lifesaver during my busy mornings.