How To Make Double Chocolate Chip Muffins51 ratings

Ingredients250 g plain flour220 g caster sugar15 g baking powder100 g sunflower oil2 free range eggs130 g warm water40 g cocoa powder100 g dark chocolate chipsMethodPre-heat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius.

Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl, then mix in the chocolate chips.

Mix the eggs into the oil and whisk lightly. Add the warm water and mix again.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and incorporate everything very gently.

Divide the mixture between 12 muffin cases filling each approximately 3/4 full.

Bake for about 16 minutes until they are well risen and firm to the touch.

How To Make Chocolate Fondant3.6547 ratings

Serves:10

You Will Need3 Eggs100 g Dark chocolate50 g Plain flour

100 g Sugarsome Fresh mint100 g Buttersome Cocoa powder6 aluminium pudding tins2 bowls1 baking tray1 electric/handheld mixer1 knifeStep 1: Preheat the ovenTurn the oven on to 180°CStep 2: Prepare tinsBrush the insides of the aluminium pudding tins with soft butter, then spoon in some cocoa powder. Turn the tin in a circular motion and tap until the inside surface is fully covered with the cocoa powder. This will prevent anything sticking later.Step 3: Chocolate & butterPlace the chocolate and butter in the heat-proof bowl, and place it over a pan of boiling water. Leave it to melt.Step 4: EggsBeat the eggs in a separate bowl. Slowly incorporate sugar. Mix until airy and fluffy.Step 5: FlourSieve the flour into the melted butter-chocolate mixture. Mix until no flour crumbles are seen.Step 6: CombineNow add the egg mixture into the chocolate-butter mixture so they are both in the same bowl.Step 7: BakePour the mixture into the prepared aluminium dishes. Place into the oven for 6 minutes.Step 8: ServeServe with ice cream. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a sprinkle cocoa powder.Step 9: Done

How To Make Chocolate Fondants461 ratings

EnlargeChocolate Fondants Recipe. An exquisite warm chocolate dessert which is sets it apart from ordinary chocolate desserts. The perfect way to finish off a romantic meal or a dinner party. Enjoy our Chocolate Fondants recipe.At a glanceServes:Makes 9 to 10 servingsPreparation Time:10 minutesCooking Time:40 minutesTotal Time:50 minutesOven Temperature:200° c - 390° f

Step 1: You will need200 g dark chocolate200 g butter, cut into cubes6 eggs200 g sugar100 g flour1/2 tbsp ground corianderfor the cups:50 g butter, at room temperature4 tbsp cocoa powder2 mixing bowls10 aluminium cups1 saucepan1 spatula1 whisk1 brushStep 2: Preheat the ovenSet the oven to 200ºC (400ºF, gas mark 6).Step 3: Prepare the cupsTake one of the aluminium cups and using the brush, completely coat the inside with butter.

Add 1 tsp of the cocoa powder, turn the cup around gently to coat the buttered surface and tip out any excess powder.

Repeat this process, with all the remaining cups.Step 4: Melt the chocolate and butterPut the butter and chocolate into a mixing bowl.

Place the bowl over a saucepan, about a third full of simmering water. Make sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl, so the steam melts the ingredients gradually.

Stir occasionally to combine the ingredients well.

When thoroughly melted, remove from the heat.Step 5: Whip the eggs and sugarPour the eggs into another mixing bowl and whip them vigorously. Add a little of the sugar and continue to whip.

Continue to add the sugar in stages and combine it into the eggs until all the sugar is blended in.Step 6: Combine the mixturesPour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk well. Add the flour and ground coriander and whisk again.

It's important to do all of this as quickly as possible. If not, the chocolate will start to cool down and solidify.Step 7: Fill the cupsPlace the chocolate-coated cups onto an oven tray and carefully pour the mixture into each one.Step 8: BakePlace the tray into the centre of the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes. After 6 minutes check the fondants. They should be cooked around the edges, but with the chocolate still soft in the centre. Then either remove, or cook for a couple of minutes more.Step 9: Remove and serveTake one of the fondants, ease it out onto a plate and dust it lightly with icing sugar. Break it open with a spoon, to release the liquid chocolate centre and drizzle over some cream. Wild fruits make an ideal accompaniment and it can also be served with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

How To Make Yoghurt Muffins52 ratings

EnlargeThe yoghurt in these muffins makes them lovely and moist, as well as adding an interesting tangy flavour. Sarah Spence, baker for Muffin Heaven, shows you how to make them in this easy to follow guide.At a glancePreparation Time:10 minutesCooking Time:16 minutesTotal Time:26 minutesOven Temperature:190° c - 370° f

Ingredients300 g plain flour180 g caster sugar15 g baking powder100 g sunflower oil2 free range eggs150 g natural yoghurtMethodPre-heat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius.

Sift the flour, baking powder and sugar into a bowl and mix well.

Add the eggs to the oil and whisk lightly. Add the yoghurt and whisk again.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix until everything has combined.

Divide the mixture between 12 muffin cases, filling each one about 3/4 full.

Bake for about 16 minutes or until golden brown and well risen. Check whether the muffins are ready by pressing one with your finger; if it springs back the muffins are ready.

Leave them to cool for 30 minutes before eating.