🍊 Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes 🍊
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• ½ cup whole milk
For the Creamsicle Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• Orange food coloring (optional)
For Garnish (Optional):
• Orange zest
• White chocolate shavings
• Mini orange slice candies
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cupcakes:�Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.�In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.�In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well.�Mix in vanilla extract and orange zest.�Alternate adding flour mixture and orange juice + milk, starting and ending with flour.�Divide batter evenly into liners, filling each about ¾ full.�Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
2. Prepare the Creamsicle Frosting:�Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar.�Add vanilla extract, orange extract, and heavy cream, beating until fluffy.�For a classic creamsicle swirl, divide frosting into two bowls:
• Tint one portion light orange with food coloring.
• Leave the other white.�Spoon both into a piping bag side by side for a swirled effect.
3. Decorate & Serve:�Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes in a swirled pattern.�Garnish with orange zest, white chocolate shavings, or mini orange candies for a fun touch!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes�Calorie Count per Serving: Approximately 280 kcal per cupcake
Enjoy these zesty, creamy Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes—a perfect treat for spring and summer! 🍊🧁✨