Description
Indulge in the zesty delight of these Orange Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! Each cupcake is infused with vibrant orange zest and freshly squeezed juice, creating a refreshing citrus flavor that will brighten your day. Filled with smooth orange curd and crowned with fluffy orange frosting, these cupcakes are not only delicious but beautifully presented too. Easy to make, even novice bakers can master this recipe. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a summer picnic, these cupcakes will be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 Fresh Orange Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp orange zest – zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar with orange zest; add butter and beat until fluffy.
- Incorporate sour cream, water, and orange juice; then add egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually fold into wet mixture.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 19 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- For the orange curd filling, whisk sugar, zest, yolks, juice, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; stir in butter pieces until melted.
- Make the frosting by beating butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in more zest and juice until fluffy.
- Once cooled, fill cupcakes with curd and frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg