Orange Almond Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Orange Almond Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons Butter, Softened, Plus 1/2 Cup For The Frosting; 3/4 cups Sugar; 1 whole Egg; 3/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1-1/4 cup Flour; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1-1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 cups Milk, Plus 1 Tablespoon For The Frosting; 1/2 cups Orange Juice; 2 teaspoons Orange Zest, Divided; 4 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 teaspoon Almond Extract; 1/4 cups Slivered Almonds

Servings: persons

6 Tablespoons Butter, Softened, Plus 1/2 Cup For The Frosting
3/4 cups Sugar
1 whole Egg
3/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1-1/4 cup Flour
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1-1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 cups Milk, Plus 1 Tablespoon For The Frosting
1/2 cups Orange Juice
2 teaspoons Orange Zest, Divided
4 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
1/4 cups Slivered Almonds

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For the cupcakes:
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1. Cream 6 tablespoons butter and granulated sugar together.
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2. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
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3. Add in the flour, salt, and baking powder; mix until combined.
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4. Add in milk, orange juice, and half of the zest, until your kitchen smells of oranges and heaven.
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5. Bake in a lined muffin pan at 350u00b0F for about 15 minutes.
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Make the frosting:
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1. Beat remaining 1/2 cup butter until fluffy.
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2. Add in powdered sugar in 1/2 cup increments, beating at medium low speed.
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3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon milk, the remaining zest, and almond extract.
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4. Beat 2-3 minutes more.
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5. Frost cooled cupcakes and top with almonds.

1006

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Tablespoons Butter, Softened, Plus 1/2 Cup For The Frosting, 3/4 cups Sugar, 1 whole Egg, 3/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract, and more.

Yes, Orange Almond Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orange Almond Cupcakes

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