Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp grated orange peel
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and the salt. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, orange peel, and vanilla. Gradually add the orange juice until blended. Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips - The Batter Will Be Thick. Fill the paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 F for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tins to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Makes 9 cupcakes