Description
Delight your taste buds with these moist and flavorful Orange Cupcakes. Bursting with citrusy goodness, these homemade treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in orange juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Mix Batter: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Top with orange buttercream or whipped cream frosting for extra citrus flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
