DELICIOUS ORANGE CUPCAKES

 

Here’s a simple recipe for delicious orange cupcakes:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1 orange)
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup sour cream or whole milk

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tbsp orange zest

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the orange juice and sour cream (or milk), beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest. Continue to beat until smooth and fluffy.
9. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost with the orange frosting.

Enjoy your fresh, zesty, and delicious orange cupcakes!