Description
Deliciously moist and flavorful cupcakes made with olive oil and infused with orange zest, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the olive oil and sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs and milk, then mix in the orange zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners and fill them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- These cupcakes can be topped with orange frosting or served plain.
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of orange juice to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg