Orange Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These orange chocolate mini cupcakes are my go to when I need something impressive but don't have much time. The combination of bright citrus and rich chocolate is absolutely irresistible, and honestly, they come together in under an hour from start to finish. I love making these in mini form because one batch yields plenty of treats without requiring a ton of ingredients or effort. Plus, oranges are packed with vitamin C, so you can feel a little better about indulging in these beauties. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just treating yourself on an ordinary Tuesday.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 4eggs
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 120 mlorange juice
- 2 tbsporange zest
- 100 gcocoa powder
- 5 gsalt
- 1 tbspvanilla extract
- 400 mlmilk
- 400 gchocolate chips
- 800 gbuttercream frosting
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, butter, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Whisk until smooth.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 5
Stir in chocolate chips and orange zest.
Tip: Fold gently until well combined.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
Tip: Fill each liner about 2/3 full.
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking.
- 8
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Do not frost until cooled.
- 9
To make the buttercream frosting, beat the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
Tip: Add milk as needed until the desired consistency is reached.
- 10
Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream frosting.
Tip: Decorate with additional orange zest if desired.
- 11
Serve and enjoy!
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