Chocolate Orange Cupcakes With Limoncello Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Orange Cupcakes With Limoncello Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix; ⅓ cup orange juice (instead of water in the cake mix); 3 eggs; ⅓ cup oil; 1 cup chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon flour; 1 cup candied orange peel, diced; 2 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons limoncello; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 orange, zested; ¼ cup candied orange peel, finely diced for garnish

Servings: persons

1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
⅓ cup orange juice (instead of water in the cake mix)
3 eggs
⅓ cup oil
1 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon flour
1 cup candied orange peel, diced
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons limoncello
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 orange, zested
¼ cup candied orange peel, finely diced for garnish

1
Make cupcakes: Mix the chocolate cake mix according to instructions substituting orange juice for the water.
2
Toss the chocolate chips with the flour.
3
Fold the chocolate chips and the candied orange peel into the chocolate mixture.
4
Line the muffin pan with cupcake liners.
5
Fill and bake the cupcakes according to instructions on package.
6
Let the cupcakes cool for 1 hour on a wire rack.
7
Frosting: Combine all ingredients except the candied orange peel in medium bowl
8
Using hand mixer, beat until smooth about 2 minutes.
9
Using a small spatula, place 1 Tablespoon of frosting on top of cupcake.
10
Top with small sprinkle of candied orange peel.

1050

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix, ⅓ cup orange juice (instead of water in the cake mix), 3 eggs, ⅓ cup oil, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Orange Cupcakes With Limoncello 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 Orange Cupcakes With Limoncello Frosting

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