Orange Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Orange cupcakes are a popular dessert choice for special occasions and celebrations due to their vibrant color and refreshing citrus flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Orange Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 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
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cup Orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 8 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 1.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Orange extract
• 3 few drops Orange food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
9. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
10. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange extract, and orange food coloring (if using) until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the orange cream cheese frosting.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 22g

Protein 3g6%

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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.