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.
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
Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tbsp orange juice 1/4 tsp orange zest
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, milk, orange zest, and orange extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Fill cupcake liners. Bake for 20-25 minutes and let cool.
Cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange juice and orange zest.
Frost the cooled cupcakes with the orange frosting. Serve.