Ginger Orange Cupcakes

Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties, making these cupcakes not only tasty but also potentially beneficial for your health.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 48 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Ginger Orange Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 18 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 48 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Orange juice
• Candied ginger, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice to make the glaze.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes and garnish with candied ginger.
11. Enjoy these delicious ginger orange cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 26g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.