Description
Experience the enchanting blend of zesty orange and rich chocolate in these Orange Chocolate Cupcakes. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, each bite is a celebration of sweetness and tanginess that will elevate any occasion. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or simply a well-deserved treat, these cupcakes are a delightful indulgence that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + lemon juice)
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing continuously; then mix in buttermilk, orange zest, and juice.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg