Citrus Chocolate Delights (Printable Version)
These moist orange cupcakes feature a creamy chocolate topping. A fun blend of citrusy and rich chocolate flavor in a single, tasty treat!
# Ingredients:
→ Cupcake Batter
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1 cup white sugar
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1½ cups plain flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ cup softened butter (unsalted)
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¼ tsp fine salt
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2 big eggs
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½ cup buttermilk
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2 tbsp grated orange peel
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½ cup squeezed orange juice
→ Chocolate Topping
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3 cups powdered (confectioners) sugar
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1 cup softened unsalted butter
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa
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2 to 3 tbsp milk or cream
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1 tsp vanilla flavor
# Steps:
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Get your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
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Stir together flour, sugar, soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
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Beat butter till creamy, then mix in sugar. Blend eggs one by one. Stir in orange juice and zest.
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Add the dry mix and buttermilk alternately, stirring lightly each time until just blended.
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Spoon batter into liners (leaving a little space at the top). Bake 18 to 20 minutes. Let them cool completely on a rack.
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Whip butter until it’s velvety. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well. Toss in cocoa, milk, and vanilla and blend until fluffy. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
# Notes:
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These cupcakes taste amazing with the perfect combo of orange and chocolate.
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To punch up the orange flavor, toss in a hint of orange extract to the mix.