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Orange Choco Cupcakes

These cupcakes are a delightful treat for babies, combining the sweetness of orange with the rich flavor of cocoa.

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Orange Choco Cupcakes
Suitable from
Family foods

Medium to prepare

Total time
30min

5 min prep

Makes
3servings

adjustable below

Iron
1.3mg

per serving

Common allergens

Egg, WheatIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Orange1 piece
  • Cocoa powder½ cup
  • All-purpose flour½ cup
  • Sugar½ cup
  • Egg1 piece

Steps

  1. 01

    Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the muffin tin with cupcake liners.

  2. 02

    Prepare the Orange: Zest the orange using a zester or grater, then juice it into a measuring cup. You should have about ¼ cup of juice.

  3. 03

    Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour, and sugar. Whisk until well mixed.

  4. 04

    Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, orange juice, and orange zest to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. The batter will be somewhat thick.

  5. 05

    Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

  6. 06

    Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 07

    Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
100kcal
Protein
2.7g
Fat
1.5g
Carbs
21.8g
Calories from
  • Carbs78%
  • Protein10%
  • Fat12%

Ingredient health benefits

🦴 Bone health
💩 Gut health
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🔥 Energy
🧠 Brain development
👀 Eyesight
💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 3 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

100

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g2%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 22.8mg8%
Sodium 9.4mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.8g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g9%
Total Sugars 12.9g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 2.7g5%
Vitamin D 0.1mcg1%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1.3mg7%
Potassium 136mg3%
Vitamin C 11.2mg12%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg2%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg2%
Folate 11mcg3%
Magnesium 32mg8%
Zinc 0.5mg5%
Choline 21mg4%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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