Orange Cupcakes With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Orange Cupcakes With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE ORANGE CUPCAKES:; 1 stick Unsalted Butter, Softened; 1 cup Sugar; 2 whole Large Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 2 teaspoons Grated Orange Rind; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Orange Juice; FOR THE ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:; 1 package (8 Oz. Package) Cream Cheese, Softened; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon Orange Juice; 2 teaspoons Grated Orange Zest; 5-1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE ORANGE CUPCAKES:
1 stick Unsalted Butter, Softened
1 cup Sugar
2 whole Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
2 teaspoons Grated Orange Rind
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Orange Juice
FOR THE ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 Oz. Package) Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Orange Juice
2 teaspoons Grated Orange Zest
5-1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar

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For the cupcakes:
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line a 12-count cupcake pan with paper liners and set it aside.
3
Using either a stand or handheld electric mixer set to medium high, combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl until combined and creamed together. Set aside.
4
In another bowl sift together flour, cornstarch, orange rind, baking powder and salt until well distributed.
5
Keeping the mixer speed at medium, alternate by adding dry ingredients and the orange juice into the butter/egg mixture, gradually beating with each addition until all ingredients are combined and batter is smooth.
6
Spoon batter into the lined cupcake pan, filling each liner 3/4 of the way full.
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Place cupcakes in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until done. Then remove from the oven and allow cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.
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For the frosting:
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, orange juice and zest on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Reduce to low speed and add confectioners' sugar gradually, one cup at a time, beating well with each addition.
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Increase speed to medium high and beat until smooth, adding more sugar if needed to get a slightly thick consistency to pipe onto cupcakes.
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Put frosting into a pastry bag that you've fitted with a large star tip. Pipe frosting onto the cupcakes starting from the center of the cupcake, working your way around and circling entire area of each cake. Move the tip concentrically around the center until you loop and reach the outer rim and edge of cupcake.
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Garnish with orange rind or orange slices (optional).

1486

kcal

Calories

Fat

213

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE ORANGE CUPCAKES:, 1 stick Unsalted Butter, Softened, 1 cup Sugar, 2 whole Large Eggs, and more.

Yes, Orange Cupcakes With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!