I dedicate these scrummy Chilli Chocolate Muffins to all you chilli heads out there, or anyone who is chilled to the bone and in need of a little inner warmth.
Cheer up your taste buds with cocoa, dark chocolate and the rich fudgey chilli chocolate frosting slathered on top.
Heavenly. Oh, and the heat levels in the recipe are mild enough that my Korma loving mother would happily indulge.
If you’re a little unsure, reduce the amount of chilli by half the first time you make the recipe just to test the waters.
I promise you’ll be back to make it again!
Don’t forget to leave me a comment below with how much chilli you added ;)
Chilli Chocolate Muffins with Chilli Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Chilli Choc Muffins with Chilli Choc Fudge Frosting
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chilli chocolate muffins, chocolate muffins
Servings: 12
Calories: 373 kcal
Ingredients
Muffins
- 250 g plain flour
- 2 tsps baking powder level
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp hot chilli powder add more if you like it hot
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 100 g sugar
- 1 egg beaten
- 250 ml water or milk
- 90 ml vegetable oil
- 100 g dark chocolate chopped
Frosting
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 50 g butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 egg yolks
- 100 g icing sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon hot chilli powder add more if you're bonkers!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190/170 fan/375/gas 5
Muffins
- In a large bowl, sift & mix all the dry ingredients. In a jug, measure out all the wet ones then pour in on the dry. Add the chocolate pieces and stir lightly until no flour is left visible. Spoon into muffin cases and bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until the tops spring back when pressed.
- Take out of the oven & leave to cool on a cooling rack.
Frosting
- Gently heat the chocolate and butter in a bain marie (heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water) add the water or milk, removing from the heat just before the chocolate has fully melted. Whisk until there are no lumps left. Add in the egg yolks one at a time beating well in between.
- Next add half the sugar, mix well then finish with the last of the sugar and the chilli powder, beating well again.
- Smooth the frosting onto the muffins when the muffins have fully cooled.
Nutrition Facts
Chilli Choc Muffins with Chilli Choc Fudge Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 203mg9%
Potassium 308mg9%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 260IU5%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 3.7mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Julie's Family Kitchen says
Oh these muffins look delish but I’m not sure I’d be brave enough to add more chilli powder.
Jane Sarchet says
Hehe, I don’t think they need it Julie, although I’m sure there are millions out there that would disagree with me :)
Janie x
Glamorous Glutton says
These look wonderful, outer luxury and inner warmth and not a calorie about them!!? GG
Jane Sarchet says
Nope, not a single calorie in the entire batch GG ;)
Janie x
Laura says
Mmmm, these sound delicious. I’m a bit of a wuss though so probably wouldn’t add much chilli powder!
Jane Sarchet says
The amount in the recipe gives a slight warm after glow Laura, so I reckon you’re safe!
Janie x
Madeleine Morrow says
Look delicious. Do you think it would work using chilli chocolate rather than adding chilli powder if the latter feels a bit scary?
Jane Sarchet says
Sure, why not! Although the amount of chilli used makes for a very family friendly version :)
Janie x
Tammy/Our Neck of the Woods says
I love the idea of adding in hot chili powder! I bet it goes really well with the chocolate. They look sooooo yummy :)
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Tammy, they certainly didn’t last very long :)
Janie x
Karen says
That’s me, I am a chilli head Jane, I love these too!! Karen xx
Jane Sarchet says
:)
Heidi Roberts says
Such an unusual combination a few years ago and now so popular and so delicious!
Jane Sarchet says
That’s so true Heidi, it’s funny how food fashions come and go isn’t it :)
Janie x
Vanesther - Bangers & Mash says
This here chilli head loves the look of your chilli chocolate muffins. I must have a go at these very soon, and I’ll be adding quite a bit of chilli I imagine – this girl likes things hot, hot, hot!
Jane Sarchet says
Cool, can’t wait to hear how much you use!
Janie x
Lizzy (Good Things) says
Chilli and chocolate = awesome combo Janie! I think I’d like to use fresh chillies from my garden!
Jane Sarchet says
YUM!
Janie x
Sylvia says
OMG! I made these today and they are soooooooooo delicious! New favorite muffin recipe!
Jane Sarchet says
Haha, thanks Sylvia! How high on the chilli-ometer did you go?
Janie x
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says
Janie, you wrote this post and this recipe just for me. Seriously.
Jane Sarchet says
:)
Fiona Maclean says
not looking! REALLY not looking!!!
Jane Sarchet says
Haha, sorry ;)
Janie x
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes please Janie. Nudge one this way would you!
Jane Sarchet says
:)
Choclette says
Haha, noticed you kept those well under wraps the other day AND I am a chilli head. They look scrumptious. 1/2 tsp sounds quite a lot for korma loving types, but I guess it depends on how hot your chilli powder is.
Jane Sarchet says
Oops! In my defence, I did make these a few days before you visit ;)
The chilli pepper I have is hot, but it only gives a nice warm afterglow, tis lovely!
Janie x
Morgan @ Peaches, Please says
These muffins are really tasty and I’ll be making them again. Thanks.
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Morgan, they certainly didn’t last very long!
Janie x
Tina Anand says
This is my kind of recipe. I love chocolate and orange.
Jane Sarchet says
:)
Helene D'Souza says
How did you know that chili and chocolate combined are my cryptonite? =D
Just fantastic Jane! Thanks for sharing and I hope you had a lovely weekend.
Jane Sarchet says
Ha really? Makes you go weak at the knees huh? :)
Janie x
Louisa Foti says
Wowsers, these sound good Janie! That frosting recipe sounds wickedly sublime, storing this one in the memory banks for sure!
Jane Sarchet says
Enjoy Louisa!
Janie x
keith hampton says
Great Receipe loved the chiili flakes in it .. Didn’t do the chocolate but put a splash of Tumeric in a strange colour but oh so delicious
Jane Sarchet says
Oh wow, great idea Keith!
Jane x