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Orange Cupcakes

Orange Cupcakes
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Indulge in the delightful taste of Orange Cupcakes, a refreshing treat that brings vibrant citrus flavor to any gathering. These cupcakes are fluffy and moist, featuring a tender orange zest base, a luscious orange curd filling, and a light orange frosting that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Perfect for summer celebrations or as a cozy afternoon snack, this recipe is easy to follow and ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy the sunshine in every bite!

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
  • 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and orange zest. Mix until fragrant. Add in unsalted butter and beat until light and fluffy. Then add sour cream, water, orange juice, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Gradually add in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt. Mix until just combined.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter. Bake in preheated oven for about 19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before filling.
  5. For the Orange Curd Filling, in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together granulated sugar, orange zest, egg yolks (or whole egg), freshly squeezed orange juice, and fine salt. Cook while stirring continuously until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in unsalted butter pieces until melted. Strain through fine mesh strainer for smoothness.
  6. Once cooled, use a small knife to cut out the center of each cupcake. Fill each cavity generously with the prepared orange curd.
  7. For the Orange Frosting, in another bowl, beat together unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar followed by salt and vanilla extract. Add fresh orange juice until you reach desired consistency.
  8. Using a piping bag fitted with an open star tip, frost each filled cupcake beautifully. Optionally garnish with additional zest for an extra touch!

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