GOLDEN ORANGE CUPCAKES

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Citrus lovers will vow they've gone to cupcake heaven when they sample this recipe. To up the sunny flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract in place of vanilla. -Helen Hassler, Denver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup orange juice
Orange Buttercream Frosting or frosting of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. , Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and orange juice, beating well after each addition. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Talash Mahmud
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I can't get enough of them!


Alexandria frame
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I love the bright orange color of these cupcakes. They're so cheerful and inviting.


De Wet Burger
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


David Mosdale
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The cupcakes were a little dry, but the orange glaze helped to make them more moist.


Bismarck Tinkoran
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These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


JOANNA MENDEZ
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I'm not a big fan of orange, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good.


errick Lizzie game wwaqw
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I made these cupcakes for my kids and they loved them. They said they were the best cupcakes they've ever had.


Nalliah Ravichandran
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover oranges.


Hridoy Sheikh
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I used a different type of orange juice and the cupcakes still turned out great.


randy gordon
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. I could eat them every day.


Senior God'sgift
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I love the orange glaze on these cupcakes. It's so tangy and sweet.


eser ergün
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These cupcakes are perfect for a spring or summer party.


Ali Nurudeen
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise evenly. I think I overmixed the batter.


Prince Meer110
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The cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


SAQib Ur Rahman
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These cupcakes are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


Angella Marryshow
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I love that these cupcakes are made with fresh oranges. It gives them such a bright and citrusy flavor.


shadrack sinkamba
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and fluffy, and the orange flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.