Orange Date Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Orange Date Cupcakes
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon orange extract; 2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup chopped dates; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon orange extract; 2 to 3 teaspoons whole milk

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon orange extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped dates
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 to 3 teaspoons whole milk

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates and orange zest.
2
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon orange extract, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange Date Cupcakes

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