Orange Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Servings: 14 cupcakes
Calories: 455kcal
Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes have a subtle orange flavor in the cake and a bolder orange flavor in the frosting.
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Ingredients
Orange Cupcakes
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar + 2 Tablespoons
- 2 egg whites
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk - 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 cup plain flour + 2 Tablespoons
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
- ¼ cup butter room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1-2 teaspoons orange zest
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Orange Cupcakes
- Beat sugar and butter together with electric mixer for 2 minutes..
- Add egg whites one at a time, beating on low speed for about 30 seconds after each.
- Add sour cream, milk, vanilla and extracts and beat on low speed for about 1 minute.
- In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients.
- Add to wet ingredients gradually, and beat lightly after each addition.
- Fill lined muffin tins ⅔ - ¾ full.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes and then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake additional 8-10 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center.
- After 5 minutes remove cupcakes from pan and allow to cool completely on wire rack before frosting.
Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
- Blend butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
- Stir in extract, zest and sugar and stir until smooth.
Notes
Frosting is best if made about 12 hours ahead of time and refrigerated. Allow to come to room temperature before using.
If muffin tins are filled only ⅔ full 14 cupcakes can be made.
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Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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