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Double Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

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These Double Chocolate Orange Cupcakes are rich, moist, and bursting with citrus flavor! Made with dark cocoa, zesty orange, and topped with a luscious chocolate-orange frosting, they’re the perfect treat for chocolate lovers who enjoy a citrusy twist!

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Orange Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process for deeper flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed, 100g)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)

For the Chocolate Orange Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (180g)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon orange extract (or 1 teaspoon orange zest)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 oz melted dark chocolate, cooled slightly

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Chocolate shavings
  • Orange zest curls
  • Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about â…” full.

Step 2: Bake

  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Frosting

  1. In a bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and orange extract. Beat on low, then increase speed until combined.
  3. Pour in melted chocolate and heavy cream, beating until smooth and creamy.
  4. If needed, add more cream to adjust consistency.

Step 4: Decorate & Serve

  1. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
  2. Garnish with chocolate shavings, orange zest curls, or mini chocolate chips.
  3. Serve and enjoy these chocolatey, citrusy delights!

Notes

✔ Extra Orange Flavor? Add 1 more teaspoon of zest to the batter.
✔ Want a Fudgier Texture? Use sour cream instead of buttermilk.
✔ Gluten-Free Version? Use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
✔ For an Elegant Touch: Drizzle with melted chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt.

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