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    Home » Recipes » Cupcakes and Muffins

    Easy Triple Chocolate Muffins Recipe

    by Jolina | Published: March 2, 2016 | Last Updated: February 6, 2025 | 32 Comments
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    It doesn’t get better than these triple chocolate muffins. Cocoa powder, 3 kinds of chocolate chips and chocolate ganache combine for the best chocolate muffin ever. An awesome way to start your day! Perfect for lunch boxes, picnics and snacking too.

    (Love having chocolate for breakfast and brunch? Try chocolate ricotta muffins or some champorado. Both easy to make and so good!)

    Olympic Village copycat chocolate muffins in a muffin tin.
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    Easy Triple Chocolate Muffins Recipe

    Remember those Olympic Village triple chocolate muffins that went viral during the 2024 Paris Olympics? 

    Wish I could’ve tasted them unfortunately, I was neither an athlete nor had the budget to watch the games in person.

    I am a baker though and dang these triple chocolate muffins are as good as they get! 

    Do they taste like the ones from Paris? No idea.

    Are they fabulously chocolatey and delicious? Absolutely.

    Let’s get to it.

    Why you’ll love making these chocolate muffins

    No butter chocolate muffins with chocolate ganache.

    In case them having loads of chocolate flavor isn’t enough:

    • Easy to make. This recipe is beginner friendly and fool-proof. 
    • 1-bowl recipe. Plus, you’ll only need 1 bowl! Makes for easier cleanup.
    • Freezer-friendly. These triple chocolate chip muffins are also freezer-friendly so you can make them ahead and thaw when the craving hits.

    (Are you on a keto diet? Try keto chocolate muffins.)

    How to make

    Ingredients for triple chocolate muffins with text overlay.
    (Not pictured: cream and semi-sweet chocolate for ganache.)

    These no butter chocolate muffins are simple and straightforward to make you’ll want to make them all the time.

    Ingredients

    You’ll need pantry staples like all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and vanilla extract. Find the full ingredient list in the recipe card below.

    Some things to keep in mind:

    • Cocoa powder — I use and prefer Dutch processed cocoa powder for its darker color and richer flavor (I use Rodelle) but you can use natural cocoa powder if that’s what’s available. Curious about the difference? Check this out.
    • Chocolate chips — there’s 3 kinds of chocolate in this recipe: bittersweet and milk chocolate chips for the batter (I use Ghirardelli) and semi-sweet chocolate for the ganache (I use Lindt). You can mix and match your favorites though, from dark chocolate chips to chocolate chunks and even white chocolate chips, if you’re so inclined.
    • Yogurt — I use Greek yogurt because that’s what we always have on hand. You can substitute with regular yogurt, and even sour cream.
    • Oil — the use of oil here contributes to the tender crumb and moistness of the muffins. I usually use canola or vegetable oil; any neutral oil will work.
    • Cream — we use cream to make the ganache. Use full-fat heavy cream or whipping cream for best results.

    Baking tools

    I like using my stand mixer but an electric hand mixer will also work.

    You’ll also need a cupcake or muffin tin and liners.

    A cookie scoop helps you get evenly sized muffins. 

    Step-by-step photos

    Preheat your oven to 350F. Line a cupcake or muffin pan with liners and set aside. This recipe makes 15 muffins.

    Wet ingredients in a bowl.

    In a large mixing bowl using your handheld electric mixer or using your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, stir eggs, yogurt, vanilla extract and oil…

    Egg and yogurt mixture.

    … until incorporated.

    Dry ingredients added to egg mixture.

    Add your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cocoa powder…

    Cocoa mixture in a bowl.

    … and stir until just combined.

    Chocolate chips added to mixture.

    Add the milk chocolate chips and the bittersweet chocolate chips and stir until evenly blended.

    Muffin batter in a bowl.

    Careful not to over-mix your batter.

    Muffin batter in a pan.

    Scoop the batter to your prepared pan. Fill the liners ¾ full.

    Freshly baked triple chocolate muffins in a pan.

    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a tester or toothpick inserted in the middle of a few muffins comes out with minimal dry crumbs.

    Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    To make the ganache, place cream and semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes.

    Stir until the mixture is smooth and silky.

    Spread the melted chocolate on top of cooled muffins and enjoy!

    Expert baking tips

    Triple chocolate chip muffin.

    Easy, right? Here are more tips for perfect chocolate muffins (or chocolate cupcakes, if you like) every time:

    • Use room temperature ingredients. They’ll be easier to incorporate and this helps you avoid over-mixing your batter.
    • Measure flour correctly. Putting too much flour will result to dry and dense muffins. Ideally you’ll want to use a kitchen scale however if you don’t have one, use the spoon and level method.
    • Don’t over-mix your batter. You want to stir only until the ingredients are just combined. We’re not looking for a perfectly smooth batter.
    • Bake at the correct temperature. Invest in a $10 oven thermometer, you won’t regret it.

    Troubleshooting guide

    Triple chocolate muffins in a bowl.
    IssuePossible Cause/sBest Solution/s
    Dry muffinsToo much flour in batterUse a kitchen scale to measure flour

    Over-bakedBake at the correct temperature


    Bake only until a tester comes out with minimal dry crumbs
    Dense muffinsToo much flour in batterUse a kitchen scale to measure flour

    Batter over-mixedMix until just combined
    Muffins sunk in the middleBatter over-mixedMix until just combined

    Incorrect oven temperatureBake at the correct temperature

    Recipe FAQs

    Chocolate muffin with chocolate ganache.
    How do I make sure my chocolate muffins come out moist?


    For moist muffins, make sure to add the correct amount of flour and be careful not to over-bake.

    The oil and yogurt in the recipe help keep the muffins moist as well.

    Can I use other kinds of chocolate combinations?


    Yes, just make sure to use different kinds (e.g. dark, milk, etc) for the best and most vibrant chocolate flavor.

    How can I create a bakery-style muffin with the tall domed top?


    I don’t use this method because I’m a lazy baker lol but generally flash baking is how you achieve those perfectly domed tops.

    It’s when you start baking at a high temperature (e.g. 375F) for a few minutes then lower the temperature (e.g. 350F) to finish baking.

    How do I store these muffins?


    They’ll keep for a couple of days in a covered container at room temperature.

    Transfer them to the fridge to keep them for longer.

    Can I freeze them?


    Yes, simply wrap each completely cooled muffin in plastic wrap then store in a freezer-safe container or a large Ziploc bag.

    They should keep for up to a month.

    Thaw on the counter or reheat in the microwave.

    More chocolate recipes

    Here are more chocolate recipes for my fellow chocoholics:

    • Freshly baked s'mores brownies.
      Fudgy S’mores Brownies
    • Slices of chocolate butter mochi on a plate.
      Chocolate Butter Mochi
    • Mini chocolate tarts with shaved white chocolate on top.
      Mini Chocolate Tarts
    • Easy Mini Black Bottom Cupcakes Recipe
      Mini Black Bottom Cupcakes Recipe

    These Dubai chocolate stuffed muffin tops look amazing too!

    If you’re a chocolate and peanut butter fan, you’ll love this peanut butter pound cake and these chocolate peanut butter cookies.

    We love making these triple chocolate muffins. Hope you do, too! Triple the chocolate, triple the fun.

    Happy baking!

    Did you make this triple chocolate muffins recipe? I’d love to hear all about it! Leave a comment or a star rating below. You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook. I’d love to see your creations!

    You can also find me on Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.

    Triple chocolate muffins in a bowl.

    Easy Triple Chocolate Muffins Recipe

    Author: Jolina
    It doesn’t get better than these triple chocolate muffins. Cocoa powder, 3 kinds of chocolate chips and chocolate ganache combine for the best chocolate muffin ever.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine North American
    Servings 15 muffins
    Calories 487 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stand Mixer
    • Hand Mixer
    • Cupcake Muffin Pan
    • Greaseproof Liners

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the Chocolate Muffins

    • 2 pieces large eggs room temperature
    • 1½ cup yogurt room temperature, I use Greek yogurt
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup oil I use canola or vegetable oil
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tbsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup cocoa powder I use Dutch-processed cocoa powder
    • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
    • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

    For the Chocolate Ganache

    • ½ cup heavy cream can sub with whipping cream
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate

    Instructions
     

    For the Chocolate Muffins

    • Preheat your oven to 350F. Line a cupcake or muffin pan with liners and set aside. This recipe makes 15 muffins.
    • In a large mixing bowl using your handheld electric mixer or using your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, stir eggs, yogurt, vanilla extract and oil until incorporated.
      2 pieces large eggs, 1½ cup yogurt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup oil
      Egg and yogurt mixture.
    • Add your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cocoa powder and stir until just combined.
      2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup cocoa powder
      Cocoa mixture in a bowl.
    • Add the milk chocolate chips and the bittersweet chocolate chips and stir until evenly blended. Careful not to over-mix your batter.
      1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
      Muffin batter in a bowl.
    • Scoop the batter to your prepared pan. Fill the liners ¾ full.
      Muffin batter in a pan.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a tester or toothpick inserted in the middle of a few muffins comes out with minimal dry crumbs.
      Freshly baked triple chocolate muffins in a pan.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    For the Chocolate Ganache

    • Place cream and semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes.
      ½ cup heavy cream, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
    • Then stir until the mixture is smooth and silky.
    • Spread the melted chocolate on top of cooled muffins and enjoy!
      No butter chocolate muffins with chocolate ganache.

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    Notes

    1. The estimated nutrition information is based on the expected yield of 15 muffins.
    2. You can substitute whatever chocolate chips you have on hand. Just make sure you use different kinds for best results.
    3. You can skip the ganache but I highly recommend it!
    4. See post for more baking tips, a troubleshooting guide, FAQs and step-by-step photos.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 149IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information are estimates only.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a star rating today!Also tag @iamtheunlikelybaker I’d love to see your creations.

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    1. Kelly Johnston

      March 06, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      Cupcakes look awesome. Did you ever try to cook the cupcakes 1/2 to 3/4 of the way then put the peanut butter cup inside. It would still have time to melt while the cupcake finishes cooking.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        March 16, 2019 at 9:05 pm

        Hi Kelly, I haven’t…I’m wary of opening the oven door in the middle of baking. Don’t want to mess with the oven temperature. But’s it’s certainly an idea to try!

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