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Orange Cupcakes

Orange Cupcakes
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Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing world of Orange Cupcakes! These delightful treats are a perfect blend of zesty citrus flavor and fluffy texture, making them an ideal choice for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to afternoon gatherings. Each cupcake features a luscious orange curd filling and is topped with a light and airy orange frosting that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Easy to make, these visually stunning cupcakes are sure to impress guests and satisfy sweet cravings alike. Customize them to your heart’s content by adding colors or adjusting sweetness levels.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest – zest of 1 large orange
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup water, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • optional: orange gel food coloring
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour blend
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • For the Orange Curd Filling: 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest – zest of 1 large orange
  • 2 large egg yolks or 1 large egg
  • 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • For the Orange Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest – zest of 1 large orange
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix sugar and orange zest until fragrant. Add butter, then sour cream, water, fresh juice, egg, and vanilla; combine well.
  3. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into muffin tin and bake for 19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
  5. Prepare the orange curd filling by whisking together sugar, zest, egg yolks, juice, and salt over medium heat until thickened; mix in butter until melted.
  6. For frosting, beat butter until fluffy, gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla, salt, and juice; mix until smooth.
  7. Core cooled cupcakes, fill centers with curd, and pipe frosting on top.

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