Copycat Paris Olympics Chocolate Muffins

3.1 from 36 votes

You can make the viral chocolate muffins from the Paris Olympics in your own kitchen with this delectable, chocolate filled muffin recipe.

By Danelle

Published on August 12, 2024, Updated October 22, 2025

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3.1 from 36 votes

You can make the viral chocolate muffins from the Paris Olympics in your own kitchen with this delectable, chocolate filled muffin recipe.

Copycat Paris Olympics Chocolate Muffins.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat. This is really a cupcake in disguise as a breakfast item.

Actually, I’m not even sure it’s in disguise, but if Olympic athletes eat it for breakfast, then I’m definitely on board.

Obviously world class athletes eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, and some really do need to consume a lot of calories to perform at optimal levels.

I, of course, do not need to consume a lot of calories, but it makes me feel kind-of healthy knowing these muffins are loved by Olympic athletes.

Having said that, these chocolate muffins are a pretty indulgent breakfast. So indulgent that you could easily serve them for dessert.

The rich chocolate batter is loaded with dark chocolate chunks, and then the cooled muffins are filled with decadent chocolate ganache to create a kind of lava-like center.

It goes without saying that these are best eaten warm, with a cold glass of milk.

The recipe I adapted was for giant muffins, and only made six. But honestly, I don’t think I could finish a giant version of this muffin, so I made regular sized muffins, and get almost 2 dozen from the batter.

If you want to bring some of the Paris Olympics into your kitchen, or just want something chocolatey and delectable for breakfast or snacking, these Copycat Paris Olympics Chocolate Muffins are a must make!

Recipe Tips

This recipe calls for dark chocolate chunks, but if you prefer, you can substitute semi-sweet chunks, or even chocolate chips.
Make your ganache filling while the muffins bake. It will need to cool and firm up a bit before you can pipe it into the center of the muffins.
I like to reserve some extra chocolate chunks to sprinkle over the muffins before I bake them, but this is totally optional.
Don’t overmix your batter. Gently fold the ingredients together rather than stirring vigorously.

Ingredients

Flour — all-purpose
Sugar — granulated white sugar
Brown sugar — I prefer light brown
Baking powder
Salt
Eggs
Vegetable oil
Buttermilk
Vanilla — not imitation vanilla
Dutch process cocoa powder — or regular unsweetened cocoa powder
Instant coffee — or instant espresso powder
Dark chocolate chunks
Semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Heavy cream

FAQs

What if I don’t have buttermilk?

You can easily make a buttermilk substitute using white vinegar. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to the bottom of your measuring cup, then add milk to equal 1 cup.

What is Dutch process cocoa powder?

Dutch process cocoa powder has been treated with an alkaline solution to make it less acidic. This results in a darker color, but a more mellow flavor.

What is a good substitute for Dutch process cocoa powder?

It’s generally fine to use regular, unsweetened cocoa powder in place of Dutch process, but if you’d like to create a substitute, add 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda to every 3 tablespoons of regular cocoa powder.

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