Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of citrus and chocolate with these Orange Chocolate Cupcakes. Featuring a light, fluffy texture and topped with rich chocolate frosting, each bite offers a blissful blend of sweet and tangy flavors. Perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings, these cupcakes are easy to make and visually stunning. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible recipe that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter using an ice cream scoop or spoon.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg