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 373Calories 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.