Description
Chocolate Orange Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of decadent chocolate and vibrant citrus that promises to elevate any dessert table. Each moist, fluffy cupcake is infused with fresh orange zest and topped with a creamy chocolate-orange frosting, creating a flavor experience that is both refreshing and indulgent. Perfect for celebrations or just to brighten your day, these cupcakes are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- 3. In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- 4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- 5. Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Allow cupcakes to cool on wire racks before frosting with the chocolate-orange mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (56g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Use room-temperature ingredients for better texture. - Substitute gluten-free flour if needed or add chocolate chips for extra richness. - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.