Description
Indulge in the enchanting blend of zesty orange and rich chocolate with these Orange Chocolate Cupcakes. Moist, fluffy, and topped with creamy frosting, each bite promises a burst of flavor that will brighten any occasion. Perfect for celebrations or simply as a sweet treat, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
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 salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in buttermilk until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon batter into lined cupcake tins, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
- 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: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg