Chocolate Orange Cupcakes with Limoncello Frosting

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Rest Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American, Italian

Courses: Cake, Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 24

Calories: 290

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

Chocolate cupcakes made with orange juice in place of water, folded with chocolate chips and diced candied orange peel — topped with a bright, tangy frosting of powdered sugar, butter, limoncello, orange juice, and orange zest. A sophisticated flavor combination that earns every compliment.

Ingredients

Cupcakes

1 box Chocolate cake mix
Orange juice (substitute for water in cake mix)
1 Cup Chocolate chips
1 tsp. Flour
1 Cup Diced candied orange peel (~8 oz.)

Limoncello Frosting

2 Cups Powdered sugar
4 Tbsp. Butter, softened
2 Tbsp. Limoncello
2 Tbsp. Orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 Cups Finely diced candied orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

1
Mix chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, substituting orange juice for the water.
2
Toss chocolate chips with 1 tsp flour. Fold chocolate chips and candied orange peel into the chocolate batter.
3
Line muffin pan with cupcake liners. Fill and bake according to package directions.
4
Cool cupcakes for 1 hour on a wire rack before frosting.
5
Combine all frosting ingredients except candied orange peel in a bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes.
6
Spread about 1 Tbsp. frosting on top of each cupcake. Garnish with a small sprinkle of candied orange peel.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 290kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 40mg14%
Sodium 280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 44g15%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 30g
Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Candied orange peel can be found at specialty grocery stores or ordered online. In a pinch, use orange marmalade (chopped) as a substitute in the batter.

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Read it online: https://thefamilyrecipebook.com/recipe/recipes-chocolate-orange-cupcakes/