Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate-Orange Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate-Orange Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup light buttery spread; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 None eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup applesauce; 1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup self-rising flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup light spreadable cream cheese; 1 tsp finely grated orange peel

Servings: persons

1/4 cup light buttery spread
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 None eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup self-rising flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup light spreadable cream cheese
1 tsp finely grated orange peel

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Beat buttery spread, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until just combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in applesauce until combined.
2
Sift 1/3 cup cocoa powder, flour and baking soda over batter; stir until combined. Stir in buttermilk. Spoon into muffin cups.
3
Bake 12-15 mins or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
4
For the frosting, sift 2 tbsp cocoa powder and powdered sugar into a bowl. Stir in cream cheese and orange peel until well blended. Frost cooled cupcakes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup light buttery spread, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 None eggs, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate-Orange Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Cupcakes With Chocolate-Orange Frosting

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