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Chocolate Orange Cupcakes With Limoncello Frosting Recipe

Chocolate Orange Cupcakes With Limoncello Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (18 oz) box chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup orange juice (instead of water in the cake mix)
3 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp flour
1 cup candied orange peel, diced
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tbsp butter, softened
2 tbsp limoncello
2 tbsp orange juice
1 orange , zested
1/4 cup candied orange peel, finely diced for garnish

Directions:

Make cupcakes: Mix the chocolate cake mix according to 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 cupcake liners.
Fill and bake the cupcakes according to instructions on package.
Let the cupcakes cool for 1 hour on a wire rack.
Frosting: Combine all ingredients except the candied orange peel in medium bowl
Using hand mixer, beat until smooth about 2 minutes.
Using a small spatula, place 1 Tablespoon of frosting on top of cupcake.
Top with small sprinkle of candied orange peel.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	488.14 Kcal (2044 kJ)
Calories from fat	217.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.18g	37%
Cholesterol	31.19mg	10%
Sodium	406.98mg	17%
Potassium	801.21mg	17%
Total Carbs	65.27g	22%
Sugars	36.23g	145%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	1%
Protein	4.85g	10%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	11%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	38.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	418.82 Kcal (1754 kJ)
Calories from fat	186.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.75g	37%
Cholesterol	26.76mg	10%
Sodium	349.19mg	17%
Potassium	687.44mg	17%
Total Carbs	56g	22%
Sugars	31.08g	145%
Dietary Fiber	0.15g	1%
Protein	4.16g	10%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	11%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	32.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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