Ingredients for Strawberry Orange Surprise Cupcakes
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- Fresh Strawberries
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Canola Oil
- Fat Free Liquid Egg Product
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange zest
- Neufchatel Cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- a few drops red food coloring (optional)
- Orange Strip
- Strawberry Slices
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How to Make Strawberry Orange Surprise Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper liners and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- Gently stir together 1 cup diced strawberries and 1/4 cup orange marmalade in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange zest.
- Spoon 1/2 of the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Evenly spoon the strawberry mixture over the batter in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin cups on a wire rack.
- While cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat 4 ounces neufchatel cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Beat in 1/2 cup Greek yogurt.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons orange marmalade.
- Add a few drops of red food coloring, if desired, to tint the frosting pink.
- Cover and chill the frosting for 4-24 hours before using.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish with orange peel strips and fresh strawberry slices before serving.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
67g
Fat
8g
Carbs
9g
