Vegan Chocolate Orange (Jaffa) Cupcakes

• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup earth balance butter substitute, softened
• 3/4 cup self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 2 teaspoons orange rind, finely grated

1. Blend cocoa powder and hot water.
2. Combine the sugar, butter substitute, flour, baking powder and applesauce in a bowl. Beat for 3 to 4 minutes until pale and creamy.
3. Put half the mixture into a second bowl. Fold the orange juice and rind into one bowl. Fold the cocoa-water into the other bowl.
4. Spoon the two mixtures evenly into lined or greased cupcake tins. Draw a knife through the mixture to create a marble effect.
5. Bake at 350u0b0F for 20 or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

cocoa powder, water, sugar, earth balance butter substitute, selfraising flour, baking powder, applesauce, orange juice, orange rind

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegan-chocolate-orange-jaffa-cupcakes-384875 (may not work)