Description
Delicious double chocolate cupcakes infused with a hint of orange, topped with a rich chocolate orange frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon orange juice (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gradually add the boiling water, mixing until smooth. 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 in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
- Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the chocolate orange frosting.
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, add a few drops of orange extract to the batter and frosting.
- Try adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the frosting for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg