Description
Delightful cupcakes infused with fresh orange juice and zest, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the freshly grated orange zest and juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once cool, frost with a light orange buttercream or simply dust with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: orange cupcakes, fluffy cupcakes, dessert recipes, baking, summer treats