Orange Liqueur Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Orange Liqueur Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) butter; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 2 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract; 3 eggs; 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier); 2 oranges, zested; 1 pound (4 sticks) butter; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon orange extract; Pinch salt; 1 1/2 pounds powdered sugar, divided; 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)

Servings: persons

16 tablespoons (2 sticks) butter
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
3 eggs
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
2 oranges, zested
1 pound (4 sticks) butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon orange extract
Pinch salt
1 1/2 pounds powdered sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)

1
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
2
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, extract and eggs.
4
In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
5
Add the orange liqueur and orange zest.
6
Alternate the egg mixture and flour mixture into the butter and sugar until well combined.
7
Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix well.
8
Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tins.
9
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
10
Let cool completely before frosting.
11
While the cupcakes are baking, make the frosting.
12
For the frosting: Beat the butter, honey, orange extract and salt until smooth.
13
Then slowly add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, the cocoa powder, heavy cream and orange liqueur.
14
Refrigerate the frosting until the cupcakes are cooled, about 30 minutes.
15
Frost each cupcake and serve.

4070

kcal

Calories

268

Fat

425

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) butter, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 2 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract, and more.

Yes, Orange Liqueur 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 Liqueur Cupcakes

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