Orange Chocolate Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cupcakes
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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½ cup fresh orange juice
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2 tbsp orange zest
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½ cup buttermilk
→ For the Chocolate Frosting
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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½ cup cocoa powder
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2-3 tbsp milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange juice and zest.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
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Divide batter into liners (¾ full). Bake 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
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Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla until fluffy. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
# Notes:
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Orange and chocolate is a classic flavor combination that works beautifully in these cupcakes.
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For extra orange flavor, add a drop of orange extract to the batter.