Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of zesty orange and rich chocolate with these Orange Chocolate Cupcakes. Each moist bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cupcakes are sure to please everyone’s palate.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- Zest and juice of 1 large orange
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, orange zest, and juice until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into liners until two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg