Description
These Double Chocolate Orange Cupcakes are rich, moist, and bursting with citrusy goodness. Made with cocoa, dark chocolate, and fresh orange zest, they’re topped with a luscious chocolate-orange frosting for the ultimate decadent treat. Perfect for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1/2 tsp vinegar)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Orange Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish (Optional):
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Orange zest
- Small orange slices or candied orange peel
Notes
- For extra richness, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Want a gooey center? Add a piece of chocolate inside before baking!
- Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk, vegan butter, and flax eggs.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg