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Double Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

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  • Author: Maria B. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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