Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (top/bottom heat) or 160°C (circulating air) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Chop the dark chocolate finely. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Crack in the eggs, pour in the buttermilk and oil, then toss in the chopped chocolate. Whisk everything together until smooth and glossy.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups and pop the muffins into the oven to bake for about 30 minutes.
- Once baked, let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt more dark chocolate over a hot water bath, then brush a thin layer over each cooled muffin.
- Sprinkle half of each muffin with slivered almonds and press two sugar eyes onto the smooth side while the chocolate is still wet.
- Roll tiny marzipan balls and place them on as noses. Chill the decorated muffins in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor. Chill the muffins after decorating to ensure the chocolate sets and adds a nice crisp texture.
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