05/06/2026
Moist chocolate cupcakes with orange confit, and silky whipped chocolate ganache 🍊🍫
Cupcake Batter
80 g butter, softened
100 g sugar or powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
1 egg (size L)
110 g flour
25 g cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
110 ml milk
Zest of 1 orange
Orange Confit
100 g fresh orange juice
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
100 g orange segments/pulp
Whipped Chocolate Ganache
150 g dark chocolate (54%)
300 g heavy cream
Instructions
Prepare the Orange Confit
Start with the filling and ganache, as both need time to chill and stabilize.
Take 2 large oranges.
Peel one orange, removing all the white pith so only the flesh remains. Juice the second orange. Reserve the zest from one orange for the cupcake batter.
Cut the orange flesh between the membranes and chop into small pieces.
In a saucepan combine:
100 g fresh orange juice
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
Whisk well and cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Simmer for about 1 minute, until slightly thickened.
Add the prepared orange pieces and stir.
Transfer the confit to the refrigerator until ready to assemble the cupcakes.
Prepare the Whipped Ganache
The ganache should also be made ahead, as it needs at least 8 hours to stabilize.
Pour hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Blend with an immersion blender or stir until smooth.
Cover with plastic wrap directly touching and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
For Cupcakes
Milk, butter, and egg should be at room temperature.
In a mixing bowl combine:
softened butter
sugar or powdered sugar
pinch of salt
Beat with a mixer on high speed for about 4–5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and beat for another minute.
In a separate bowl whisk together:
flour
cocoa powder
baking powder
cinnamon
Divide the dry mixture into 3 roughly equal parts.
Sift in 1/3 of the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Add half of the milk and mix again.
Then add:
another 1/3 of the dry ingredients
remaining milk
final 1/3 of the dry ingredients
Mix gently after each addition.
Fold in the orange zest.
Baking
Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full.
Bake at 170°C / 340°F for about 25 minutes.
Check for doneness with a toothpick.