Orange Sleepy Poppy Cupcake with Spiked Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Orange Sleepy Poppy Cupcake with Spiked Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 21 tablespoons (2 sticks plus 5 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons poppy seed filling; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; 5 drops pure orange oil; Zest of 3 oranges; 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter; 1 cup cream cheese, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon orange liqueur, such as Cointreau; 2 drops pure orange oil; Zest of 2 large oranges

Servings: persons

21 tablespoons (2 sticks plus 5 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons poppy seed filling
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
5 drops pure orange oil
Zest of 3 oranges
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
2 drops pure orange oil
Zest of 2 large oranges

1
For the orange poppy cake batter: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pans with cupcake liners (for a total of 26 cupcakes).
2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar and poppy seed filling.
3
Stir in the buttermilk.
4
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk thoroughly.
5
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and incorporate without over-mixing.
6
Stir in the vanilla, orange oil and orange zest.
7
Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full; bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 18 minutes.
8
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
9
For the orange cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium high until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
10
Add the cream cheese and beat an additional 4 minutes.
11
Turn off the mixer, add the confectioners' sugar one cup at a time and mix until fully incorporated.
12
While on a low speed, mix in the orange juice, orange liqueur, orange oil and orange zest.
13
Beat on high for an additional 2 minutes.
14
Using a piping bag, pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.

3244

kcal

Calories

196

Fat

372

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 21 tablespoons (2 sticks plus 5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons poppy seed filling, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Orange Sleepy Poppy Cupcake with Spiked 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.

Orange Sleepy Poppy Cupcake with Spiked Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

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