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Fluffy Orange Cupcakes Recipe

Fluffy Orange Cupcakes Recipe
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Indulge in these light and fluffy orange cupcakes that are bursting with citrus flavor. Topped with a creamy orange buttercream, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • ½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the orange buttercream:

  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • A pinch of salt
  • (Optional) orange food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Prepare dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and flavorings: Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in orange zest and vanilla.
  5. Combine liquids: Combine orange juice and milk in a small cup.
  6. Alternate mixing: Alternate adding dry ingredients and the juice/milk mixture into the butter mixture. Start and end with dry ingredients.
  7. Fill cupcake liners: Divide batter into cupcake liners (fill about 2/3 full).
  8. Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  9. Make the frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well. Stir in zest, juice, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
  10. Frost cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with a twist of orange zest or candied peel.

Notes

  • You can add extra orange flavor by brushing the cupcakes with a simple orange syrup before frosting.
  • For a lighter frosting, you can substitute part of the butter with cream cheese.

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Keywords: Orange Cupcakes, Citrus Cupcakes, Cupcake Recipe, Orange Buttercream

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