Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 245kcal
Recreate a classic summertime treat with this Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes Recipe! What a wonderful mix of Orange and vanilla flavors.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour all-purpose
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup sugar white granulated
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 2 tablespoons orange zest finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons orange extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
Frosting
- 3 cups buttercream frosting
Optional decoration ideas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and fill pan with cupcake liners
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Set aside
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition
- Beat in orange and vanilla extracts, orange juice and zest until well combined
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk
- Beat until well combined, batter will be thin
- Divide into cupcake liners ⅔ full
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Cool completely and frost
- Decorate as desired with orange jimmies, candied oranges, straws etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg