Orange Chocolate Mini Cupcakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.

   Tip: Whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, butter, orange juice, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

   Tip: Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Stir in chocolate chips and orange zest.

   Tip: Fold gently until well combined.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.

   Tip: Fill each liner about 2/3 full.

7. 7

   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

   Tip: Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking.

8. 8

   Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan.

   Tip: Do not frost until cooled.

9. 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. 10

    Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream frosting.

    Tip: Decorate with additional orange zest if desired.

11. 11

    Serve and enjoy!