How To Make Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Mix in the orange juice and zest.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Calories : 345kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 94mg
- Sodium : 220mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 26g
- Protein : 5g
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