Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of summer with these delightful Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes. Each bite offers a fluffy orange-infused cake topped with luscious vanilla frosting, reminiscent of your favorite childhood treats. Perfect for sunny gatherings or as a sweet pick-me-up, these cupcakes are sure to bring joy to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg