Description
Delight in the nostalgic flavors of Fluffy Orange Cupcakes infused with fresh orange zest and juice, topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Cream cheese for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners or grease it to prevent sticking.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange juice and zest followed by the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder in another bowl.
- Fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Scoop the batter into prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
- Beat softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for frosting.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Don’t open the oven door too early to prevent sinking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cupcakes, orange, dessert, baking, fluffy, cream cheese frosting, family recipe