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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