Zesty Orange Cupcakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cupcake Ingredients

01 - 1 cup white sugar
02 - 1½ cups plain flour
03 - ½ cup buttermilk
04 - 2 tbsp grated orange peel
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - ½ tsp baking soda
07 - ¼ tsp salt
08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 tsp baking powder
10 - ½ cup fresh orange juice

→ Chocolate Frosting

11 - 3 cups powdered sugar
12 - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
13 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
14 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
15 - 2-3 tbsp milk (as needed)

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F and get a muffin tin lined with cupcake wrappers.
02 - Stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
03 - Beat your softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange juice and zest.
04 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mix alternately with buttermilk, stirring slightly each time.
05 - Spoon batter into liners, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18-20 minutes and cool on a rack.
06 - Beat butter until creamy, then slowly mix in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla. Spread or pipe onto the cooled treats.

# Notes:

01 - Chocolate and orange go together perfectly in these lovely little cakes.
02 - Try adding a splash of orange extract for an even more intense citrus taste.

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