orange cupcakes.

Orange cupcakes sound delicious! Here’s a simple recipe to make them:

Orange Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• Zest of 1 large orange
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice

For the Orange Frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• Zest of 1 orange
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Combine Ingredients: Add the orange zest and vanilla extract. Mix in half of the dry ingredients, then add the milk and fresh orange juice, followed by the remaining dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Make the Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Add the orange juice, zest, and a pinch of salt, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
9. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the orange frosting.
10. Enjoy: Garnish with additional orange zest or slices if desired. Enjoy your tasty orange cupcakes!

Feel free to adjust the sweetness or add a little more zest to suit your taste!