Orange and Chocolate Cupcake

Name: Orange and Chocolate Cupcake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Eggs medium 3; Type 00 flour 2 ¼ cups; Sugar 1 cup; Corn oil ½ cup; Unsweetened cocoa powder 8 tbsp; Orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges) 0.6 cup; Baking powder 2 ½ tsp; Fine salt 1 pinch; Dark chocolate chips 2.5 oz; Cream cheese 7.1 oz; Fresh liquid cream 1 ¼ cup; Unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tbsp; Powdered sugar 1.67 cups; Orange flavoring to taste; Orange peel 1

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462

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 462
Carbohydrates g 58.6
of which sugars g 40.7
Protein g 8
Fats g 21.7
of which saturated fat g 9.51
Fiber g 2.4
Cholesterol mg 83
Sodium mg 340

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Makes: 12 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Anna Langellotto

Orange and chocolate cupcakes, they are always a hit at any get-together, you know? Thanks to this chocolate orange cupcake recipe everyone's buzzing about. And really, the magic starts with fresh orange juice right in the batter. Which is great. It gives these treats a moist and tender bite. Oh, and those little chocolate chips in every cupcake? Super tasty. You get a bit of sweet and citrusy flavor in every single mouthful.

People who dig Italian desserts might find these cupcakes a bit like the classics—'Torta all'arancia' or 'Pan d'arancio'—but with extra cocoa. And look, the orange and chocolate combo just works, for real. It’s popular not just in Italy, but anywhere folks want something special. Chocolate orange frosting on top? Seriously good. Makes them stand out even more with that smooth finish that tastes just as amazing as it looks.

Some folks say these are the best homemade chocolate orange cupcakes they've tried. Why? They nail that mix of rich chocolate with bright citrus. The frosting—orange and cocoa powder—turns each cupcake into a little golden masterpiece with a slight tangy kick. Pretty simple. These chocolate orange cupcakes are perfect for parties, buffets, or a snack when you want something a bit fancy. Fans of Italian baking always talk about how orange zest cupcakes feel so light yet satisfying, and this recipe totally fits that vibe.

With each bite, there's that crispy top from the bake and a moist center loaded with flavor. So so good. You see why people keep grabbing another one. Share them with friends or keep a batch for a quick treat. These cupcakes bring a fun twist to the usual chocolate dessert scene. And here's the thing, for anyone who loves a sweet treat with a little something extra, this chocolate orange dessert is a total crowd-pleaser. Plus, they’re easy to whip up whenever the craving hits. Can't go wrong. Enjoy a taste of citrus delight with every bite!

INGREDIENTS

462

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 12 cupcakes: Eggs 3 - medium; Type 00 flour 2 ¼ cups (270 g); Sugar 1 cup (200 g); Corn oil ½ cup (100 ml); Unsweetened cocoa powder 8 tbsp (40 g); Orange juice 0.6 cup (150 ml) - (from about 2 medium oranges); Baking powder 2 ½ tsp (10 g); Fine salt 1 pinch; Dark chocolate chips 2.5 oz (70 g)

For the frosting: Cream cheese 7.1 oz (200 g); Fresh liquid cream 1 ¼ cup (300 ml); Unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tbsp (30 g); Powdered sugar 1.67 cups (200 g); Orange flavoring to taste; Orange peel 1

Preparation

How to prepare Orange and Chocolate Cupcake

To prepare the orange and chocolate cupcakes, crack the eggs into a bowl and add a pinch of salt 1, add the oil 2 and whisk everything together by hand 3.

Add the sugar 4 and mix everything again. Squeeze the oranges and add the juice to the egg mixture 5, mix again. Then add the flour 6,

the unsweetened cocoa powder 7 and the baking powder 8, mix well until everything is combined. Finally, add the chocolate chips 9.

Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Fill the various molds with the batter 10, reaching a little over halfway 11. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool 12.

Start on the frosting: pour the fresh cream into a bowl, add 150 g of powdered sugar from the total amount 13 and beat with an electric mixer 14. Pour the cheese into another bowl, add the cocoa 15,

and the remaining 50 g of powdered sugar 16. Add the orange flavoring 17 and mix with a spatula until everything is combined 18.

Add the cheese mixture to the whipped cream 19 and combine the 2 mixtures with an electric mixer at very low speed 20 until smooth and homogeneous 21.

Fill a pastry bag with a star-shaped nozzle with the frosting and decorate the now cold cupcakes 22. Finish with grated orange zest 23. The orange and chocolate cupcakes are ready to be enjoyed 34.

Storage

Store the orange and chocolate cupcakes for 2-3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. They can be frozen without frosting once baked and cooled.