Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes with Pistachio Buttercream
The combination of chocolate and orange is a classic flavor pairing that has been enjoyed for centuries.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes with Pistachio Buttercream
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground.
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In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest, beating until smooth and fluffy.
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Stir in the ground pistachios.
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Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the pistachio buttercream.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
