Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
Delightful cupcakes blending rich chocolate with zesty orange, perfect for celebrations or weekend baking.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs Room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
For the frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Additional orange zest for garnish Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add eggs, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until the mixture is smooth.
- Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, blending until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
Baking
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Beat the softened butter until fluffy, then add the powdered sugar and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them generously and sprinkle with additional orange zest if desired.
Notes
Measure ingredients accurately using a kitchen scale for best results. Frost cupcakes only after they have cooled completely.