How to Make Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange with these delectable Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes. These irresistible treats are the ultimate combination of two classic flavors that complement each other in the most delightful way. The moist and fluffy chocolate cake is infused with the vibrant citrusy essence of orange, creating a burst of flavor with every bite.

These cupcakes are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a treat for the eyes. Topped with a creamy a...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons white sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 9 ounces confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
  • 2 ounces white chocolate, melted
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 4 ounces orange-flavored chocolate

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and baking powder together in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until combined.
  • Whisk milk, melted dark chocolate, and egg together in a measuring cup. Stir chocolate mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Heat orange juice and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar together over low heat until sugar has dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully spoon orange juice mixture over warm cupcakes and set aside to cool completely, 15 to 30 minutes more.
  • Beat 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Carefully stir in confectioners' sugar and continue to beat for 5 minutes. Beat in milk, melted white chocolate, and orange zest.
  • Decorate cooled cupcakes with icing.
  • Cut orange-flavored chocolate into shavings using a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler and use to decorate cupcakes.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 60mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 46g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 104mg