Maya Gold Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Maya Gold Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons cocoa powder (I use Green & Blacks'); ¼ cup water; ¾ cup flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 orange; 2 eggs; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup sour cream; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup butter; 20 g semisweet chocolate (Green & Blacks' Maya Gold); 1 tablespoon caster sugar; ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons cocoa powder (I use Green & Blacks')
¼ cup water
¾ cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 orange
2 eggs
¾ cup sugar
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter
20 g semisweet chocolate (Green & Blacks' Maya Gold)
1 tablespoon caster sugar
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350/gas 4.
2
Mix cocoa powder with boiling water until smooth, set aside.
3
Mix 1 tablespoon caster sugar and cinnamon, set aside.
4
(This will be used at the end of the recipe to sprinkle on the c-cakes).
5
Finely grate the peel off the orange, set aside.
6
Finely grate the Maya Gold and set aside.
7
Into a medium sized bowl sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, add grated orange peel and whisk.
8
In a large bowl whisk eggs, add sugar and whisk, add sour cream, vanilla extract and whisk again.
9
Stir cocoa mixture and add, whisk.
10
Stir melted butter and add, whisk.
11
Finally add flour and whisk again.
12
As the batter starts to stiffen use a spatula to fold until smooth.
13
Now, stir in the grated Maya.
14
(Should you want contrast in texture and intensity add a few small chunks per cup before baking).
15
Line muffin tin with paper cups and divide batter.
16
Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon.
17
Bake for 15-20 minutes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons cocoa powder (I use Green & Blacks'), ¼ cup water, ¾ cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Maya Gold Cupcakes 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.

Maya Gold Cupcakes

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