Description

Indulge in these moist cupcakes featuring a delightful combination of rich dark chocolate and zesty orange. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
Incorporate Dry Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes soft.
Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently so they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake: Spoon the batter into the lined cupcake tin and bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow them to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
Calories: 230
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Enhance flavor by adding chopped nuts or substituting dark chocolate chips with semi-sweet ones. Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze individually wrapped for longer storage.