Description
Chocolate Orange Cupcakes blend the richness of chocolate with a refreshing citrus twist, creating a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. These moist and fluffy cupcakes deliver a flavor explosion in every bite, thanks to the zesty orange zest harmonizing with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Ideal for celebrations or as a sweet pick-me-up, these treats will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 medium orange (about 1 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just mixed. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg