Monday, September 23, 2024

Creamsicle Cupcakes



With orange and vanilla flavors mixed together in a moist and tender cupcake, these Creamsicle Cupcakes are a delicious citrus treat. The orange buttercream frosting gives them a burst of citrusy sweetness, and they're great for any event.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Orange food coloring optional
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Orange food coloring optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Set aside

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, which takes about 2-3 minutes

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Combine the whole milk, fresh orange juice, and orange zest in a separate bowl

Starting and ending with the dry ingredients, alternate adding the dry mixture and the milk mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, mixing just until combined after each addition

Add sour cream and mix until smooth

If desired, add a few drops of orange food coloring to achieve the desired shade of orange for your cupcakes

Mix until the color is even

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and fluffy

Add orange food coloring if desired

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the orange buttercream frosting

You can garnish the cupcakes with additional orange zest or decorative sprinkles, if desired

Enjoy your delicious Creamsicle Cupcakes!


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