Description
Indulge your senses with these Orange Chocolate Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of zesty orange and rich chocolate. Each cupcake boasts a moist, fluffy texture and an irresistible aroma that will captivate everyone around. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at parties or cozy nights in. Enjoy the vibrant flavors that make every bite a sweet celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 large orange
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients and add eggs, milk, oil, orange juice, and zest. Mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg