Description
Indulge in these delightful Orange Cupcakes, a perfect blend of zesty citrus flavor and light, fluffy texture. Ideal for any occasion—from birthday parties to summer picnics—these cupcakes feature a tender orange zest cake filled with luscious orange curd and topped with creamy fresh orange frosting. The vibrant color and refreshing taste make them a standout treat that everyone will love. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are both beautiful and delicious, guaranteed to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup water, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- orange gel food coloring – optional
- 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for the orange curd filling)
- 2 large egg yolks or 1 large egg (for the orange curd filling)
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice (for the orange curd filling)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt (for the orange curd filling)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for the orange curd filling)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for the frosting)
- 1 Tbsp orange zest (for the frosting)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt (for the frosting)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for the frosting)
- 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice (for the frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy. Add sour cream, orange juice, egg, vanilla extract, and zest; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into liners until two-thirds full. Bake for 15–19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before filling with orange curd and frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg