Description
Delightful cupcakes infused with vibrant orange flavor and topped with creamy orange buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate version)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with vibrant cupcake liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture resembles clouds—light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Stir in the milk, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry mixture to your wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
- Beat the softened butter for frosting until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Swirl the orange buttercream on top of your cooled cupcakes.
Notes
Consider using almond milk for a nutty addition or coconut oil for a dairy-free version. Avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg