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Orange Cupcakes Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these zesty orange cupcakes! This recipe is easily doubled for a crowd. The fluffy texture and bright citrus flavor are irresistible. Consider adding a homemade lemon butter icing for an extra touch of decadence (but don't overdo the lemon juice!). Perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or a simple afternoon treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 1804.5 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Cupcakes

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Orange, Zest Of
  • Cupcake liners
  • Favorite icing, if desired

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How to Make Orange Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in the zest of 2 large oranges.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with your favorite icing, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

404g

Fat

307g

Carbs

65g

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