Best 9 Chocolate Orange Cupcakes Recipes

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Welcome to the wonderland of flavors, where chocolate and orange intertwine to create a symphony of taste. With a rich collection of recipes, this article unveils the secrets of baking perfect chocolate orange cupcakes, a delightful treat that tantalizes the senses. From decadent ganache to zesty orange glaze, discover the art of crafting these heavenly creations that promise an explosion of flavors in every bite. Let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the world of chocolate orange cupcakes, where every bite is an indulgence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE CUPCAKES



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Chocolate and orange are a natural together. This is a really easy recipe that will wow your guests.

Provided by Basildon

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
5 tablespoons white sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup milk
2 ounces dark chocolate, melted
1 egg
1 orange, juiced
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
9 ounces confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
2 ounces white chocolate, melted
1 orange, zested
4 ounces orange-flavored chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and baking powder together in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until combined.
  • Whisk milk, melted dark chocolate, and egg together in a measuring cup. Stir chocolate mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Heat orange juice and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar together over low heat until sugar has dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully spoon orange juice mixture over warm cupcakes and set aside to cool completely, 15 to 30 minutes more.
  • Beat 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Carefully stir in confectioners' sugar and continue to beat for 5 minutes. Beat in milk, melted white chocolate, and orange zest.
  • Decorate cooled cupcakes with icing.
  • Cut orange-flavored chocolate into shavings using a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler and use to decorate cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 46.1 g

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE CUPCAKES



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Perk up plain chocolate cupcakes with the simple addition of orange for a delightful dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup hot water
2/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
3 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
6 orange slice candies (wedges)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; set aside. In small bowl, mix hot water and cocoa until dissolved; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and orange peel. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and cocoa mixture, about half at a time, beating just until blended.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until about two-thirds full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, mix butter and melted chocolate until blended. Stir in powdered sugar. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla and 2 tablespoons orange juice until smooth. If necessary, beat in additional orange juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting is spreadable. Spread frosting on cooled cupcakes.
  • Cut each orange slice candy horizontally in half; cut each half equally into 6 pieces. Garnish each cupcake with 3 pieces of candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 1 g

SUNKEN CHOCOLATE-ORANGE CUPCAKES



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Provided by Sara Foster

Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Chocolate     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Orange     Fall     Birthday     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup blanched almonds
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place almonds in processor. Using on/off turns, blend until nuts are coarsely ground.
  • Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Microwave chocolate and butter in small bowl on high 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until almost melted, about 30 seconds longer. Stir to combine. Cool chocolate mixture until barely lukewarm but still liquid, about 5 minutes. Whisk egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl until blended. Mix in orange peel, ground almonds, and chocolate mixture.
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in another large bowl until mixture is thick and glossy and peaks form. Fold egg-white mixture into chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups (about 1/3 cup batter in each). Bake until edges are firm and tops are cracked all over, about 16 minutes for very soft cake or about 22 minutes for firmer cake. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm in microwave in 10-second intervals before serving.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE CUPCAKES



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Chocolate and orange are perfect together in these fudgy morsels. To give them a moist brownie-like texture, I add mayonnaise. The cupcakes taste even better when served with a scoop of homemade ice cream. -Shirley Brazel, Coos Bay, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, orange zest and vanilla; gradually add orange juice until blended. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips (batter will be thick)., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE BEET CUPCAKES WITH ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Delish! Got these from a cooking light cookbook and they were quite a hit. I did of course change them to choc. So if you want the original recipe just omit the cocoa powder. Enjoy!

Provided by KTM3734

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb beet (about 2 med)
cooking spray
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, substitue for 1 t flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, chilled
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Peel the beets with a vegetable peeler. Grate beets using lrg holes of grater (use gloves or beets will dye hands).
  • Spray muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Combine sugars, oil, and eggs in lrg bowl, beat at med speed until well blended. Add beets and beat well.
  • In seperate lrg bowl add flour, and other dry ingredients and whisk together until mixed.
  • Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with milk. Beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Pour batter into cupcake tins and tap on counter to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-30 min or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 mins on wire racks, remove from pans and cool completely.
  • Frosting:.
  • Beat rind, vanilla, and cream cheese with mixer at high speed until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat at low speed until blended. (don not overbeat).
  • Frost cupcakes and sprinkle with walnuts if using.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 134.2, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 28, Protein 3.4

CHOCOLATE ORANGE CUPCAKES (VEGAN)



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I have found using my new muffin tin creates a diferent shape cupcake. My husband and I reckon the peak in the centre of the cupcake is caused by the metal tin reflecting heat focusing it in on the centre of the cupcake. I usually use silicone trays for my cupcakes. This recipe is from Vegan cupcakes takeover the world by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope. It can be frosted but I decided that would not be appropriate for these cakes as they were destined for a sick mother in law in hospital. I love the melt in your mouth texture of these cupcakes

Provided by cakeinmyface

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup soya milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or chocolate of more vanilla extract)
1 cup plain flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 gas mark 4 and line a pan with cupcake liners.
  • Whisk together soy milk and vinegar and orange juice and set aside to allow to curdle. Add sugar oil, extract to the soy milk and whisk until foamy.
  • In a separate bowl sift all the dry ingredients add in two batches to the wet and beat until no large lumps remain a few small lumps are ok.
  • Pour the mixture into the liners until 2/3rd s full bake for 18- 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 154, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2.5

VEGAN CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH GINGER & ORANGE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Citrus     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Orange     Vegan

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the cupcakes:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups water or cold freshly brewed coffee
1 cup neutral oil, such as canola
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
4 tablespoons zested orange peel
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
For the frosting:
1 cup vegan margarine, softened and at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 cup soy milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two standard cupcake tins with paper liners. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the water, oil, vanilla, orange juice, ginger, and orange peel. Stir to combine. Add the vinegar and stir quickly. The batter will be slightly foamy and lighter in color as you mix in the vinegar. The batter will turn darker again; this is the sign that all the vinegar has been incorporated. Fill the prepared cupcake tins 2/3 full. Bake for 15 minutes or until the top of a cupcake springs back when lightly pressed with a finger. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove cupcakes and place on wire rack until completely cool. Frost only after the cupcakes are cool. To make the frosting, whip the margarine with a hand or stand mixer until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Gradually whip in the soy milk, then the vanilla, orange juice, and salt and mix on high speed until lightened and creamy. Frost the cupcakes. Refrigerate any unused frosting for up to a week.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE ORANGE (JAFFA) CUPCAKES



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A recipe I found floating around on the internet, based on Jaffa candy, which I vegan-ized. We like to serve these with a simple chocolate buttercream icing in which the milk is replaced with orange juice. They're also great with your traditional chocolate buttercream, too!

Provided by SAHS7930

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons hot water
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup earth balance butter substitute, softened
3/4 cup self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons orange rind, finely grated

Steps:

  • Blend cocoa powder and hot water.
  • Combine the sugar, butter substitute, flour, baking powder and applesauce in a bowl. Beat for 3 to 4 minutes until pale and creamy.
  • Put half the mixture into a second bowl. Fold the orange juice and rind into one bowl. Fold the cocoa-water into the other bowl.
  • Spoon the two mixtures evenly into lined or greased cupcake tins. Draw a knife through the mixture to create a marble effect.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20 or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE CUPCAKES RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-63650

Number Of Ingredients 19

CUPCAKES:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dark cocoa powder
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup hot water or hot coffee
FROSTING:
1 cup unsalted butter (2-sticks)
7 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
1/2 cup milk (I used whole milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange extract
Orange food coloring

Steps:

  • CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tins with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour in the hot water and mix on medium speed with the hand mixer for about 1 to 2 minutes. Batter will be very liquidy. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middles comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from oven, let cool for about 5 minutes. Then place cupcakes on a cooling rack to cool completely. FROSTING: Cut butter into cubes and put into a stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add 4 cups of the sifted confectioners sugar, the milk, vanilla and orange extracts. Mix on low for 10 seconds so the sugar doesn't fly everywhere, then turn mixer up to medium speed for 5 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl in case any butter stuck to bottom or sides of bowl and didn't get mixed in. Then add the rest of the confectioners sugar and mix again on low speed for 10 seconds. Add 2 drops of orange food coloring, then up the speed to high for 2 to 3 minutes. Prepare your piping bag with a large round tip, fill piping bag with frosting, then pipe large dollops onto each cupcake. Top each cupcake with a chocolate orange slice and/or some orange peel, then serve!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before baking.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can lead to tough cupcakes.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate.
  • For a more intense orange flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest.
  • Garnish the cupcakes with orange zest or chocolate shavings for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

These chocolate orange cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and bright citrus notes, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these chocolate orange cupcakes a try - you won't be disappointed!

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