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Orange Cream Cupcake

Delicious Orange Cream Cupcakes to Brighten Your Day

Delight in these Orange Cream Cupcakes, bursting with citrus flavor and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for any celebration!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 3 large eggs substitute with flaxseed meal for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk substitute with almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest fresh zest is always best!
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice about 2 medium oranges provide enough
For the Frosting
  • 3 cups powdered sugar add more orange juice and zest for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful paper liners.
  2. Beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with whole milk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the freshly grated orange zest and juice.
  7. Spoon the batter into the lined cupcake pan, filling each liner about two-thirds full. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, orange juice and zest.
  10. Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously with the orange cream frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh oranges to maximize flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cupcakes light.

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