Chocolate Orange Cupcakes Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• CUPCAKES:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup dark cocoa powder
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2/3 cup hot water or hot coffee
• FROSTING:
• 1 cup unsalted butter (2-sticks)
• 7 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
• 1/2 cup milk (I used whole milk)
• 2 teaspoons orange extract
• Orange food coloring