Orange Choc Cupcakes W Nutella Ganache Filling and Hazelnut
Indulge in the perfect fusion of citrus and chocolate with these irresistible Orange Choc Cupcakes filled with creamy Nutella ganache and topped with crunchy toasted hazelnuts. The moist, velvety chocolate cupcake base gets a vibrant twist from fresh orange zest, creating a harmony of bold and zesty flavors. The rich Nutella ganache filling adds a decadent, gooey center, while the toasted hazelnut topping provides satisfying texture and nutty warmth. Easy to bake in under 40 minutes, these cupcakes are ideal for special occasions or everyday treats. Whether you’re craving something elegant or simply indulgent, these orange-chocolate cupcakes are sure to hit the sweet spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 0.33 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Hot water
- 0.5 cup Nutella
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 0.33 cup Toasted hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
Stir in the hot water to thin out the batter; it may seem runny, but this is normal and will ensure moist cupcakes.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cupcakes cool, make the Nutella ganache. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until it begins to steam (do not boil).
Pour the warm cream over the Nutella in a bowl and whisk until smooth and glossy. Let it cool slightly to thicken.
Once the cupcakes are cooled, use a knife or cupcake corer to cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake.
Fill the holes with the Nutella ganache using a spoon or piping bag.
Top each filled cupcake with a sprinkle of chopped toasted hazelnuts.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.0 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.6 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 46.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 1927 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 523.8 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.8 g | 217% | |
| Total Sugars | 294.4 g | ||
| Protein | 68.2 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 36.4 mg | 202% | |
| Potassium | 3250 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
