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    Home » Recipes » Sweet Breads & Muffins

    White Chocolate Muffins

    Published: Sep 27, 2023 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A batch of chunky white chocolate muffins in white paper cases.

    The ultimate White Chocolate Muffins packed with sweet bursts of creamy white chocolate chips and big chunks of white chocolate!

    Ready to eat in just 25 minutes, these cafe style favourites are always popular!

    A light moist muffin in a paper case.

    If you're anything like me, it's impossible to resist a muffin that's packed full of big chunks of chocolate... and that's exactly what these BIG, CHUNKY, WHITE CHOCOLATE PACKED muffins are!

    Just like my Triple Chocolate Muffins, Greek Yogurt Blueberry Muffins, classic Banana Muffins and Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffins, these white chocolate muffins are quick and easy to prepare, perfect for school lunchboxes... and just like the muffins you'd find at your local cafe (but sooo much BETTER!!!)

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    • What You Need
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    • White Chocolate Muffins

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    There's SO much to love about these bakery-style chunky white chocolate muffins!

    • Super easy recipe - these muffins take just 5 minutes to prepare, then let the oven do the rest or the work and have soft muffins ready to eat in no time!
    • Freezer-friendly - make a batch (or two!) and freeze for later. They thaw quickly, making them an ideal lunch box recipe or to enjoy with a cuppa for morning tea or afternoon tea.
    • Cafe style muffins - the combination of the little chocolate chips along with the big chunks of white chocolate make them look (and taste!) just like your favourite cafe bought muffins.
    • Conventional or Thermomix - you can make these easy white chocolate muffins with a bowl and spoon, or use a Thermomix to prepare the mixture for you. Both methods are included at the bottom of the post.
    An overhead shot of muffins cooling on a rack.

    What You Need

    A handful of pantry staples is all that's required... plus chocolate chips AND a block of white chocolate!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    The ingredients for white chocolate muffins.
    • Self raising flour - also known as self rising flour. If you don't have self raising flour, you can make your own self raising flour using 2 ingredients (plain all-purpose flour and baking powder).
    • Caster sugar - a superfine sugar that's perfect for baking as it dissolves easily when mixed with other ingredients.
    • Egg - use a large egg at room temperature (approximately 60g).
    • Vegetable oil - used in muffins to keep them perfectly light and moist without being heavy or greasy!
    • Milk - full fat/full cream milk will give you the best texture.
    • White chocolate chips - also referred to as chocolate baking bits. I recommend using a good quality baking chocolate, such as Nestle or Cadbury brand for best results.
    • Chunks of white chocolate - use a block of white chocolate (such as Cadbury Dream or Milky Bar) and chop it into large chunks using a knife. The contrast between the little bursts of chocolate chips and the bigger chunks is simply heavenly!

    Equipment Required

    As very little equipment is required to make my White Chocolate Muffins, they're perfect for beginner bakers or kids to help with.

    You will need:

    • 2 mixing bowls, a sifter/sieve and a whisk.
    • Alternatively, you can use a Thermomix - to make the batter;
    • 1 x 12 hole muffin tray - lined with paper cases.

    Step By Step Instructions

    It takes just 5 minutes to prepare these super easy and chunky white chocolate muffins!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

    Step 1 - Mix The Dry Ingredients

    Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases, and preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (fan forced).

    Sift the self-raising flour into a mixing bowl and add the caster sugar.

    Mix together.

    Sifted flour and sugar in a bowl.

    Step 2 - Whisk The Wet Ingredients

    Place the egg, vegetable oil and milk into a separate mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.

    Wet muffin ingredients in a bowl

    Step 3 - Combine The Muffin Batter

    Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into this. VERY gently, mix to combine.

    TIP: Do NOT over-mix the batter or your muffins will be tough!

    Muffin batter being mixed in a bowl.

    Step 4 - Add The White Chocolate

    Fold through the white chocolate chips and half of the white chocolate chunks (reserve ½ cup for decorating).

    White chocolate chunks sprinkled over muffin batter in a mixing bowl.

    Step 5 - Decorate & Bake

    Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin paper cases in the tray.

    TIP: Only fill the muffin holes to ⅔rds full so that the mixture doesn't overflow when it bakes.

    White chocolate muffin mixture in paper cases in a muffin tray.

    Add the remaining chunks of white chocolate to the top.

    TIP: This gives the muffins a cafe style chunky chocolate-filled look when baked!

    Chunks of white chocolate on top of muffin batter.

    Bake for 20-25 minutes.

    Allow white chocolate muffins to cool in the muffin tray for 5 minutes, before placing on a wire cooling rack.

    Expert Tips

    • Muffins are best eaten on the day that they're baked, but will stay soft and moist for up to 3 days.
    • Use room temperature ingredients - (egg and milk) as this helps the muffin batter come together and bake evenly, and avoids the risk of the batter splitting.
    • Avoid overmixing the batter - over mixing the batter will result in dense and tough muffins. Gently fold the batter until it is just combined (it's OK to leave a few lumps of dry ingredients in it.)
    • Don't over fill the muffin trays - only fill them ⅔ full, otherwise the muffins will spill out over the top of the cases when baking.
    • Bake the muffins in a muffin tray lined with paper cases. The paper cases stop the chocolate from getting stuck in the muffin tin - and much easier to clean up!
    • Store white chocolate muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to stay soft and moist. Do not store the muffins in the fridge as they will dry out.
    • Freeze any leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Allow to defrost at room temperature before consuming.
    A bowl full of muffins with chunks of white chocolate on top.

    FAQs

    Do I have to use chocolate chips as well as a block of chopped chocolate?

    No, you can use one or the other if you prefer. However, using a combination of chocolate chips and big chunks of chocolate gives you a delicious cafe style 'chocolate loaded' muffin.

    Can I use butter instead of vegetable oil?

    I recommend using vegetable oil as it's the perfect ingredient for muffins! It keeps them light and moist but not at all greasy!

    Can I use other types of chocolate?

    Of course! Switch up the white chocolate with milk chocolate, dark chocolate or any flavour you like!

    An overhead shot of a muffin with the paper case peeled away and muffin split open.

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    A muffin with chunks of chocolate on top.

    White Chocolate Muffins

    The ultimate White Chocolate Muffins packed with sweet bursts of creamy white chocolate chips and big chunks of white chocolate!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: lunch box, Snacks
    Cuisine: Muffins
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 serves
    Calories: 273kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 300 g (2 cups) self-raising flour
    • 165 g (¾ cup) caster sugar
    • 1 egg large, at room temperature
    • 50 g (¼ cup) vegetable oil
    • 250 g (1 cup) milk full cream, room temperature
    • 100 g (½ cup) white chocolate chips
    • 150 g block of white chocolate like Cadbury Dream, chopped into chunks
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (fan-forced) or 355 degrees fahrenheit.
    • Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases and set aside until needed.
    • Sift the self-raising flour into a large bowl.
      If using a Thermomix: Place the self-raising flour into the Thermomix bowl and sift 5 seconds, Speed 8.
    • Add the caster sugar and stir together.
      If using a Thermomix: Add the caster sugar, egg, vegetable oil and milk and mix for 5 seconds, Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat for a further 5 seconds, Speed 5. The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
    • Create a well in the centre of the dry mixture.
    • In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg before adding the vegetable oil and milk and whisking together until well combined.
    • Pour the liquid ingredients into the well in the dry ingredients, and very gently fold the mixture together. The batter should be slightly lumpy; don't over-mix.
    • Very gently fold through the white chocolate chips and white chocolate chunks (reserve ½ cup white chocolate chunks for decorating).
      If using a Thermomix: Use the spatula to gently fold the white chocolate chips and white chocolate chunks through (reserve ½ cup white chocolate chunks for decorating).
    • Spoon the mixture into the paper cases, filling ⅔ to the top.
      Top with the reserved white chocolate chunks.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
    • Allow to cool in the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS:
     
    INGREDIENTS:
    • White chocolate chips - also referred to as chocolate baking bits. I recommend using a good quality brand sauch as Nestle or Cadbury.
    • White chocolate block - use a block of white chocolate (such as Cadbury Dream or Milky Bar) chopped into large chunks. 
    • Use room temperature ingredients - (egg and milk) this helps the muffin batter come together, bake evenly, and avoids the risk of the batter splitting.
    OTHER RECIPE TIPS:
    • Avoid overmixing the batter - over mixing the batter will result in dense and tough muffins. Gently fold the batter until it is just combined (it's OK to leave a few lumps of flour in it).
    • Bake the muffins in a muffin tray lined with paper cases. The paper cases stop the chocolate from getting stuck in the muffin tin, and make cleaning up easier!
    • Don't over fill the muffin trays - only fill them ⅔ full, otherwise the muffins will spill out over the top when baking.
    • Muffins are best eaten on the day that they're baked, but will stay soft and moist for up to 3 days.
    • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Do not store the muffins in the fridge as they will dry out. 
    • Freeze any leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Allow to defrost at room temperature before consuming.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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