Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of zesty orange and rich chocolate with these Orange Chocolate Cupcakes. Each bite is a journey through vibrant flavors, perfect for any occasion or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the orange zest and juice.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free blend. To enhance the citrus flavor, consider adding a splash of orange liqueur to the batter.