Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our dreamy orange cupcakes, a symphony of citrusy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are not just ordinary cupcakes; they are an explosion of zesty oranges, perfectly balanced with moist and fluffy vanilla sponge. Each bite is a burst of sunshine, transporting you to a summery grove laden with ripe oranges.
Our collection of orange cupcake recipes offers a variety of options to suit every baker's skill level and preference. From classic orange cupcakes with a tangy cream cheese frosting to the more adventurous blood orange cupcakes with a luscious chocolate ganache, there's a recipe for every occasion. For those who love a hint of spice, the orange-spiced cupcakes with a warm cinnamon-infused frosting are a must-try. And if you're looking for a gluten-free option, our almond flour orange cupcakes with a silky orange curd filling are a delightful choice.
These recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure that each cupcake is light, airy, and bursting with orange flavor. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, even novice bakers can create these delightful treats with ease. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, our orange cupcake recipes will guide you to create a batch of cupcakes that are sure to impress your family and friends.
HEAVENLY CREME FILLED CUPCAKES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 18 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Thoroughly spray 18 muffin cups with baking spray.
- To make the cake batter, combine the flour, granulated sugar and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate container, combine the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and eggs. Stir to combine and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cocoa powder and stir to combine. Add the boiling water, allow to bubble for a few seconds and then turn off the heat.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the flour mixture. Stir a few times to cool the chocolate. Pour the buttermilk mixture over the top and stir to combine.
- Fill muffin cups just over half full (do not overfill!). Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, and then remove the cupcakes and allow to cool completely on a baking rack.
- For the ganache: To make the ganache, heat the cream and corn syrup over medium heat. Chop the chocolate and add to a bowl. Add the vanilla to the cream mixture, and then pour the cream mixture over the top of the chopped chocolate. Whisk together until melted, smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly.
- For the creme filling: Whip together the butter and shortening until light and fluffy.
- Sift together the powdered sugar and salt and add it to the butter mixture in batches. Add the milk, then the vanilla, beating the whole time. Scrape the sides of the bowl, and beat until very light and fluffy. Put the filling into a pastry bag fitted with a medium tip.
- When the cupcakes are totally cool, insert the tip of the pastry bag into the bottom of the cupcake and fill with creme filling. When cupcakes are filled, spoon ganache so that it completely coats each cupcake OR dip to coat.
- Let them set before serving.
DREAMY ORANGE CREAM
Orange and Nature Valley® granola bar provides a great topping to this delicious pudding that's ready in just 10 minutes - perfect for dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In medium bowl, beat pudding mix and orange juice with wire whisk 2 minutes. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping.
- Into 4 dessert dishes, divide pudding mixture. Top with crushed granola bars and orange segments.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Servings, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g
ORANGE DREAM MINI CUPCAKES
The bright taste of these cute cupcakes reminds me and my friends of orange-and-vanilla frozen treats. -Jen Shepherd, St. Peters, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Line 48 mini-muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest, orange juice and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 11-13 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For buttercream, in a large bowl, beat butter and salt until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth., Using a paring knife, cut a 1-in.-wide cone-shaped piece from top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with marmalade. Pipe or spread buttercream over tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ORANGE CUPCAKES WITH THE CREAMIEST ORANGE BUTTERCREAM
Fresh orange juice and zest in the batter gives these beautiful Orange Cupcakes a sweet, aromatic orange zing. The unbelievably creamy orange buttercream, both infused and spiked with orange zest are truly the icing on the cake.
Provided by Marie Roffey
Categories Afternoon Tea Dessert Sweets
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced. Line a 12 hole muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Place the flour, corn flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and whisk to mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar just to combine.
- Add the milk, eggs, orange juice, zest and vanilla and whisk really well to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir through gently with a spatula until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake cases to about ⅔ full. Bake for around 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out with just a couple of crumbs on it. Transfer to a cooling rack. You can go straight on with steps 1-3 of the buttercream.
- In a small saucepan, whisk the flour with a little milk to a paste. Add the remaining milk, 1/2 cup of sugar and orange peel.
- Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until it gets very thick (like a thick custard or pudding).
- Press this mixture through a strainer into a bowl. Discard the orange peel and cover with plastic wrap pressed to the surface and let it cool to room temperature before continuing (notes).
- Once the pudding mixture is cool, beat together the butter and ½ cup of sugar until lightened and creamy. About 5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl a few times through the process.
- Add 1 spoonful of the pudding mixture at a time, mixing on low between each. Make sure each spoonful is incorporated before adding the next.
- Once all the pudding mixture is added, beat for a further 5-7 minutes on medium until it looks whipped and creamy. You should not be able to feel any sugar granules. (If it looks like it separates, don't worry, just keep on beating. It will all come together into a beautiful, almost whipped cream looking frosting).
- Finally add the vanilla and orange zest and give it one final quick mix just to mix it through.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 134 g, Calories 489 kcal
ORANGE CREAM CUPCAKES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium low; slowly beat in the melted butter, then add the orange zest and vanilla.
- Beat in the flour mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture; beat until just combined (do not overmix).
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove the cupcakes to a rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: Bring the orange juice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce the heat to medium and simmer until reduced to1 1/2 tablespoons, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the butter, a little at a time, until smooth. Reduce the mixer speed to low; sift the confectioners' sugar into the bowl and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla, the cooled orange syrup, orange zest and food coloring and beat on medium speed until combined. Refrigerate until spreadable, about 15 minutes. Spread the frosting on the cupcakes; top with candied orange zest.
ORANGE DREAMS
A fellow teacher shared this recipe with me. We have several great cooks on our teaching staff, and each of us takes turns bringing special treats to the lounge. These moist, chewy cookies with a pleasant orange flavor are a favorite.-Susan Warren, North Manchester, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in vanilla chips., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ORANGE BUTTERMILK CUPCAKES
Simple and delicious, this is our all-time favorite low-fat dessert. You'll be surprised how well the citrus flavor comes through in every bite.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, sugar blend and orange zest. Beat in the egg, egg white and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ginger; gradually add to the butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Coat 9 muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full with batter. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining orange juice. Frost cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- For a citrusy burst of flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy will help to create a tender cupcake.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
- Fill the cupcake liners only about 2/3 full, as they will rise during baking.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
Conclusion:
These dreamy orange cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are light, fluffy, and bursting with orange flavor. The orange cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. With their bright citrus flavor and moist texture, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these orange cupcakes are a great recipe to try. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give these cupcakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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