Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes: A Taste of Summer

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.25 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.13 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs eggs
• 0.67 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons orange extract
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 orange, peeled and sliced
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with butter.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined. Set the mixture aside.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat white sugar and ½ cup butter until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in milk, 2 teaspoons of orange extract, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract on low speed until well combined. Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely for about 30 minutes.
5. In a separate large bowl, beat ½ cup butter with an electric mixer on high speed. Gradually beat in 3 cups of confectioners' sugar until well combined. Add heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, then beat in 1 teaspoon of orange extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth. Spread the frosting evenly onto the cooled cupcakes.
6. In a small saucepan, combine orange slices, orange juice, 2 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until all lumps are gone, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring every few seconds, for about 5 minutes. Strain the orange slices from the glaze into a container. Pour a small amount of glaze over each frosted cupcake.

Nutrition

• Calories: 424 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 49 g
• Sodium Content: 83 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 78 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 63 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g