Easy Orange Zest Cupcakes To Make In 30 Minutes

By Smriti Dey

October 20, 2024

Throwing a Halloween Party?Make these easy vanilla orange zest cupcakes that can be ready in minutes to  impress your guests. 

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar    2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp orange zest 1/4 tsp orange extract

Ingredients

Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tbsp orange juice 1/4 tsp orange zest

Step 1

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Beat in eggs, milk, orange zest, and orange extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Fill cupcake liners. Bake for 20-25 minutes and let cool.

Step 4

Cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange juice and orange zest.

Step 5

Frost the cooled cupcakes with the orange frosting. Serve.