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Citrus Chocolate Cupcakes

Recipe #121724 | 31 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 12 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: LUv 2 BaKE

Very soft decadent, yet low-fat cupcakes. These do not contain egg and can easily be made vegan. Un-iced, they are still extremely good cake-like muffins. NOTE: these cupcakes had a VERY mild citrus flavour. I have since added orange zest to the recipe for a more prevalent citrusy flavour.

Posted on: May 12, 2005

Ingredients

  • cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • tablespoons oil
  • tablespoon vinegar
  • teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
  • 1 orange, zest of
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chip
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a medium bowl combine flours, sugar, cocoa and baking soda.
    2. 2
      In a large bowl combine juice, water, oil, vinegar, vanilla, and orange extract (if desired) and orange zest.
    3. 3
      Add flour mixture to the juice mixture; stir until just moistened.
    4. 4
      Fold in chocolate chips.
    5. 5
      Spray 12 medium muffin cups or use paper liners.
    6. 6
      Fill cups half full with batter.
    7. 7
      Bake at 375F 13-16 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
    8. 8
      Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.

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    From: Marija P

    On Mar 2, 2007

    Great! I'll sure make them again. Had to add some extra water though.

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  • From: Chef Dudo

    On May 1, 2006

    These were great! Chocolate-tasting, chewy and yet soft. I used the juice of one large orange and also the zest of it. So pleased I have found this. Thanks for sharing.

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  • From: Sackville

    On Oct 20, 2005

    I was really impressed with these. Many vegan muffins just don't taste right but these are super. Very fluffy, light and full of chocolate taste. My only criticism is that I couldn't taste much of the orange at all. Next time I would try adding some zest or maybe an orange icing.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (52g)

    Recipe makes 12 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1 oranges, zest of

    Calories 148
    Calories from Fat 48 (32%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 5.3g 8%
    Saturated Fat 1.5g 7%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 106mg 4%
    Potassium 112mg 3%
    Total Carbohydrate 24.7g 8%
    Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9%
    Sugars 11.9g
    Protein 2.5g 5%
    Vitamin A 21mcg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 2%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 5mg 8%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 3%
    Calcium 9mg 0%
    Iron 0mg 4%

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