Chocolate Olive Oil & Blood Orange Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and zesty blood orange with these Chocolate Olive Oil & Blood Orange Cupcakes. Each cupcake boasts a moist texture and vibrant flavor, making them perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup blood orange juice
- Zest of 1 blood orange
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix blood orange juice, zest, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just blended.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg