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Orange Cupcakes

Orange Cupcakes
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Indulge in the vibrant flavor of these Orange Cupcakes, a delightful treat that captures the essence of sunshine in every bite. Bursting with citrus goodness, each cupcake features a moist orange zest base filled with luscious orange curd and topped with a creamy orange frosting. Perfect for celebrations or just a sweet afternoon snack, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

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
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for orange curd
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest for orange curd
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice for orange curd
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt for orange curd
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter for orange curd
  • 1 cup unsalted butter for frosting
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest for frosting
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for frosting
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt for frosting
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy. Mix in sour cream, water, orange juice, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Spoon batter into cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before transferring to wire racks.
  5. Prepare orange curd by whisking sugar and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in orange juice and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in butter.
  6. Make frosting by beating softened butter with vanilla extract; gradually add powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Once cooled, fill cupcakes with orange curd using a piping bag and frost with orange frosting.

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