Low Sugar Chocolate Orange Cupcakes | Sweet Smart

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large orange
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 1/4 cups whipping cream or heavy cream (35%)
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract