Go Back

Orange Cupcakes

A lovely fluffy cupcake where every bite is filled with a citrusy taste with a slight hit of chocolate to bring it together.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 115 g butter (room temperature)
  • 200 g sugar
  • 4 tbsp orange zest Grate two oranges
  • 2 eggs
  • 220 g plain flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 100 ml fresh orange juice Juice 2 oranges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 175C.
  • Place butter, sugar and orange zest into a mixing bowl. Beat until all ingredients are mixed together well.
  • Add in eggs one by one. Beat well. Sift in flour, baking powder and salt. Continue to mix well. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula.
  • Add in milk and orange juice. Mix well. Place about 3 tbsp of batter into each muffin case. Place a few chocolate chips on top (optional).
    Bake for 15 -18 minutes in preheated oven until tops are golden brown and the inside is nice, light and fluffy.

Notes

Top Tips:
  1. I like to buy the Valencia oranges as I find them sweet.
  2. We like it with 4 tbsp zest (about two oranges). If you reduce the amount you will get less of the orangy hit.
  3. Don't put too many chocolate chips if using as they can overpower the orange taste.
  4. Every oven is different. I use a 175C temp and bake for 15 mins until a nice golden top forms.