How to Make Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes with Pistachio Buttercream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and orange with the creamy goodness of pistachio buttercream? Look no further than our delicious recipe for Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes with Pistachio Buttercream! These cupcakes are the perfect indulgence for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a sweet treat.

What sets these cupcakes apart is the delightful combination of flavors. The rich, decadent taste of chocolate is perfectly ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon shortening, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 ounce dark chocolate, grated

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups with shortening using a paper towel and dust with about 1 teaspoon flour or line with paper liners.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, white sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat 1 cup cold water, olive oil, orange juice, and vanilla extract into flour mixture on medium-low speed until batter is just combined, about 2 minutes. Fold orange zest into batter. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups, 2/3-full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer in medium speed until fluffy, about 1 minute. Slowly pour confectioners' sugar into creamed butter and beat until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Beat pudding mix into butter mixture until just combined. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency of icing is reached. Ice the cooled cupcakes; garnish with grated chocolate.
  • Nutrition

    301 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 190mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 47mg