These cupcakes are delicious. They are light and airy tasting with just the right amount of orange flavoring. Originally this recipe called for a traditional, thick butter orange frosting, but I prefer it with just a glaze (saves on the calories a little, too).
Provided by Colbys Mom
Categories Dessert
Time 39m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl; stir well and set aside.
- Combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.
- Add orange juice mixture; beat at low speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
- Set aside.
- Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy.
- Gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently stir 1/4 of egg white mixture into orange mixture.
- Gently fold remaining egg white mixture into orange mixture.
- Divide batter evenly among 12 paper lined muffin cups.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 19 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from pan; let cool on a wire rack (set over a piece of wax paper).
- Mix powdered sugar and orange juice until it is the consistency you desire (adding more or less juice).
- Spread thinly over the top of the cupcakes.
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Andrea G
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Charles Reese
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Malik basirkhokhar
[email protected]These cupcakes were a huge disappointment.
Arjun Xetry
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as expected.
emran smadi
[email protected]The cupcakes were a bit dry.
kalobwes stevens
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too runny for my liking.
Dilrukshi Kumari
[email protected]These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Miss Sonale
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orange, but I really enjoyed these cupcakes.
Arm An
[email protected]These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover oranges.
amelia gaxhja
[email protected]The orange frosting is the star of the show!
Gracie Vasquez
[email protected]I love the moist texture of these cupcakes.
R5y5r 5eye5y
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Shenna Arthur
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party, and she loved them! They were gone in minutes.
Nanicrazyone2020 Deleon
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
William Deschene
[email protected]The orange flavor in these cupcakes is amazing! I love the way it pairs with the sweet frosting.
Delren
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're my go-to recipe for any occasion.
Rehan Arshad
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the orange frosting was the perfect touch.