Description
Indulge in a burst of summer nostalgia with these delightful Orange Creamsicle Summer Cupcakes. Fluffy and moist, each bite offers a refreshing blend of orange and creamy vanilla flavors that evoke memories of lazy afternoons spent by the pool. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a sunny day, these easy-to-make treats are sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Ingredients
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- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ? tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ? cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 1 large orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with whole milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg