Name: Chocolate Orange Cupcakes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
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

Chocolate Orange Cupcakes Recipe

Monique Schlesinger Modified: July 16, 2024

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How To Make Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

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

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Mix in the orange juice and zest.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.