Bewitching Blood Orange Cupcakes (A Treat for Grown-Ups!)

Name: Bewitching Blood Orange Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 1 large egg; ½ cup Blood Orange Olive Oil (from The Little Shop of Olive Oils); ½ cup buttermilk; 1 tsp Gravenstein Apple Balsamic (from The Little Shop of Olive Oils); Zest of 1 orange; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2–3 Tbsp fresh blood orange juice (from 1 blood orange); 1 tsp Gravenstein Apple Balsamic; Pinch of salt; Optional - Black fondant (for tiny witch hats); Optional - Edible glitter or extra zest for garnish

October 25, 2023

Halloween isn’t just for the kids — and neither are the treats. These Bewitching Blood Orange Cupcakes bring a little magic to every spooky celebration. Made with our vibrant Navel Orange Olive Oil and a splash of Gravenstein Apple Balsamic, they strike the perfect balance of bright citrus and silky sweetness… with a mischievous twist.

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or playing the ghosting game (drop a treat and disappear before anyone spots you 👻), these cupcakes guarantee you’ll be the one everyone remembers. Top them with playful little witch hats and you’ve got a dessert that’s festive, flavorful, and just the right amount of spooky.

Pick up your flavors at The Little Shop — then conjure up a batch of cupcakes that will charm every grown-up ghoul in the room. 🎃✨

Bewitching Blood Orange Cupcakes

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

18-20 minutes

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 large egg
½ cup Blood Orange Olive Oil (from The Little Shop of Olive Oils)
½ cup buttermilk
1 tsp Gravenstein Apple Balsamic (from The Little Shop of Olive Oils)
Zest of 1 orange
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 Tbsp fresh blood orange juice (from 1 blood orange)
1 tsp Gravenstein Apple Balsamic
Pinch of salt
Optional - Black fondant (for tiny witch hats)
Optional - Edible glitter or extra zest for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine egg, Blood Orange Olive Oil, buttermilk, Gravenstein Apple Balsamic, and blood orange zest.
Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined — don’t overmix.
Divide batter evenly between cupcake liners (about ⅔ full).
Bake 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
For frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then orange juice, balsamic, and salt. Blend until smooth and fluffy.
Frost cooled cupcakes generously, then decorate with fondant witch hats or a dusting of zest for a magical finish.