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Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

These gluten-free chocolate orange cupcakes are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1 cup Gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 Eggs large
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the orange juice and orange zest.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Cupcakes, Gluten-Free, Orange
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