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Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Orange juice (instead of water in cake mix)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup diced candied orange peel (about 8 ounces)
Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons limoncello (you can substitute with 2 tablespoons lemon juice for minors)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 orange, zested
- 1/4 cup finely diced candied orange peel, for garnish
- Special equipment: cupcake liners, 2 muffin pans
Directions
To make the cupcakes: mix the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, substituting orange juice for the water. Toss the chocolate chips with the flour. Fold the chocolate chips and the candied orange peel into the chocolate mixture. Line the muffin pan with the cupcake liners. Fill and bake the cupcakes according to package instructions. Let the cupcakes cool for 1 hour on a wire rack before frosting.
To make the frosting: combine all the ingredients except the candied orange peel in a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Using a small spatula, place about 1 tablespoon of frosting on top of each cupcake. Top with a small sprinkle of candied orange peel.
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By dcdavis23
on January 19, 2012
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These were a big hit in our house and for the neighbors, very good!
By Frolicking Fells
Cleveland, OH
on April 13, 2011
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This recipe was really easy and unique! I made it according to the package instructions, but they still came out a little dry. I'd reduce the cooking time a bit. These are great for lovers of both chocolate and fruity desserts!
By dana572_9530632
Hemet, CA
on March 19, 2011
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Really good cupcakes. Might be better if the cupcakes were from scratch, but a great quick recipe. The frosting is outstanding! Had my daughter's friends over for a baking day and all the mom's went crazy. My husband loved it on vanilla wafers as well. I did omit the orange peel from the cupcakes since I didn't think the kids would like the texture. ALSO! Use 1 stick of butter in frosting, not 1/2 stick as noted.
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