Name: Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour, all-purpose; 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar, white granulated; 2 eggs, room temperature; 2 tablespoons orange zest, finely grated; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 ½ teaspoons orange extract; 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature; Frosting; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 6-8 cups powdered sugar; 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

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With the sweet citrus of orange and simple vanilla frosting, these orange creamsicle cupcakes will bring a smile to your face.

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Orange Creamsicle Cupcake Recipe Ingredients/Shopping List

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Unsalted Butter
Sugar, white granulated
Eggs
Fresh Oranges (1-2)
Orange extract
Vanilla extract
Buttermilk

Frosting

Unsalted butter
Powdered sugar
Heavy cream
Clear vanilla extract

Optional decoration ideas

Candied orange slices
Orange Jimmies Sprinkles
Straws

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Orange Creamsicle Cupcake Recipe

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

Yield: 18-24

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Decadent orange creamsicle cupcakes bring the best flavors together for a delicious treat. Enjoy with orange soda or milk on the side!

Ingredients

2 ½ cups flour, all-purpose
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar, white granulated
2 eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons orange zest, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 ½ teaspoons orange extract
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
Frosting
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
6-8 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and fill pan with cupcake liners
Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Set aside
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition
Beat in orange and vanilla extracts, orange juice and zest until well combined
Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk
Beat until well combined, batter will be thin
Divide into cupcake liners ⅔ full
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Cool completely and frost

Frosting

Beat butter until fluffy
Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream and vanilla
Whip until fluffy and desired consistency
Frost cooled cupcakes
Decorate as desired with orange jimmies, candied oranges, straws etc.

Notes

Some optional decoration ideas are candied orange slices, orange Jimmies Sprinkles, or straws. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 968Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 144mgCarbohydrates: 240gFiber: 0gSugar: 225gProtein: 2g

Based on 24 cupcakes. Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on products used. Please verify with your ingredients.