Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of zesty orange and rich chocolate with these Orange Chocolate Cupcakes. Perfectly fluffy and bursting with flavor, these treats are ideal for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to cozy afternoons at home. With a simple recipe that even novice bakers can master, you’ll be left craving more of these deliciously unique cupcakes!
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 unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then incorporate orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter into prepared liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg