Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of these Orange Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any celebration or casual gathering. Each cupcake is fluffy and infused with vibrant orange zest, complemented by a tangy orange curd filling and topped with luscious orange frosting. Their bright color and invigorating flavor make them an instant favorite among guests, whether at a birthday party, summer picnic, or cozy dessert night at home. These easy-to-make cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Get ready to impress everyone with these delightful citrus confections!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 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, 2 large egg yolks, 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/4 tsp fine salt, 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- For the Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 Tbsp orange zest, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp fine salt, 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- For Garnish: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and orange zest. Beat in butter until creamy, then mix in sour cream, orange juice, egg, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill liners about two-thirds full and bake for about 19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the orange curd filling: whisk sugar, egg yolks, juice, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; stir in butter until melted.
- For the frosting: beat butter until creamy; gradually mix in powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and fresh juice until smooth.
- Core cooled cupcakes to fill with curd; frost with prepared frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation. Feel free to customize by adding toppings like candied orange peel or nuts for added texture.