Description
Delightfully fluffy cupcakes infused with fresh orange zest for a bright and refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a muffin pan by lining it with cupcake liners or greasing it.
- Mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt) in a bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients (buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, almond extract) in another bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry and gently fold until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Frost with orange buttercream or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Do not overmix to maintain fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: orange cupcakes, dessert, fluffy cupcakes, baking, sweet treats