Orange Chocolate Fairy Cakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These delightful orange chocolate fairy cakes are my go to recipe when I want something special but don't have much time. The whole process takes just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for weeknight baking or last minute gatherings. The combination of rich chocolate and bright citrus is absolutely magical, and I love how the orange zest adds a beautiful pop of color. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel good about indulging in these little treats. They're simple enough that even a novice baker can succeed, and the ingredients are budget friendly too.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 75 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 mlorange juice
- 150 mlmilk
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
- 2large eggs
- 20 gorange zest(grated)
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 50 gunsalted butter, softened
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar
- 5 mlorange blossom water
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350¿aF) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure the paper is large enough to accommodate the fairy cakes.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or a stand mixer to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, eggs, and orange zest.
Tip: Make sure to break down the egg yolks before adding them to the mixture.
- 4
Add the softened butter to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix, or the cakes will be dense.
- 6
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is smooth and glossy before proceeding.
- 7
Fold the melted chocolate into the cake batter until well combined.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula to ensure the chocolate is evenly distributed.
- 8
Pour the batter into fairy cake molds or small cups.
Tip: Make sure to fill the molds about 2/3 full.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Do not overbake, or the cakes will be dry.
- 10
Allow the cakes to cool in the molds for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Tip: Let the cakes cool completely before frosting and decorating.
- 11
Once the cakes are cool, frost with confectioner's sugar and decorate with orange blossom water and chocolate shavings.
Tip: Get creative with your designs and have fun!
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