ORANGE BUTTERMILK CUPCAKES

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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

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar blend
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg white, room temperature
2 tablespoons plus 2-1/2 teaspoons orange juice, divided
1-1/4 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

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.

Farzana Fari
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These cupcakes were the perfect addition to my brunch menu. They were light and fluffy, and the orange flavor was a nice touch.


JOSEPH OBUTU
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves orange-flavored desserts. They're easy to make and they taste delicious.


Khan Jan Khan Janan
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Overall, I thought these cupcakes were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Inise Taga
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Om Shuvam Enterprise
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing and the cupcakes didn't turn out as well as I had hoped.


Tyechia Montgomery
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.


Timothy Jacksin
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I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Nobuhle Zulu
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Shirly Pangilinan
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I love the combination of orange and buttermilk in these cupcakes. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Exotic Sweets
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Markittia Witcher
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Mo Ateyah
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were moist and fluffy, with a delicious orange flavor. The buttermilk added a nice tanginess that balanced out the sweetness of the oranges.