POLKA-DOT CUPCAKES

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These cupcakes, which are flavored with orange zest, can be made ahead and kept in airtight containers at room temperature overnight or in the freezer up to one week. Decorated cupcakes will keep at room temperature up to three hours.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 26

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
1 cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese (not whipped)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with racks in top and bottom thirds. Line twenty-four muffin cups (1-cup capacity) with paper or foil liners, and set aside. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, and set aside.
  • Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add orange zest. Beat in flour mixture and milk in three alternating batches, beginning and ending with flour mixture. After each addition, beat until just combined, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl as necessary.
  • Fill prepared muffin cups with about 1/4 cup batter. Bake, rotating pans once, until cupcakes are just golden brown and spring back to the touch, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cupcakes cool in tins, about 5 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks. Repeat with any remaining batter. Let cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar in a small bowl until just smooth. Add milk and vanilla; beat frosting until combined. Use immediately.

Ml Ml
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These cupcakes are delicious! The polka dot design is a fun and festive touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Allen Ackerley
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I love that these cupcakes are made with a boxed cake mix. It makes them so easy to make. And the polka dot design is a fun and festive touch.


Abdur Rohim
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These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party. They're not too big and not too small. And the polka dot design is so cute!


Aftab Bondare
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I've never made polka dot cupcakes before, but these were so easy to make! The recipe was clear and concise, and the cupcakes turned out beautifully.


Sadiq Zaman
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These cupcakes are so easy to make! I love that I can use a boxed cake mix. The polka dot design is a fun and festive touch.


Elizabeth Inani
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved the polka dot design and the cupcakes were gone in no time.


Stella Musyoki
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy! The polka dot design is a fun touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Hamdan Asad
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I love the way these cupcakes look! The polka dot design is so unique and eye-catching. I can't wait to try them.


oshifuwa balqees bamidele
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These cupcakes are delicious! The polka dot design is a fun and festive touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Dadar
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for any party or potluck.


Shoukat Ullah
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These cupcakes are so cute and easy to make! I love the polka dot design. They're perfect for any occasion.


Little Miss Trust-Issues
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I made these cupcakes for my son's school bake sale and they were a huge success! The kids loved the polka dot design and the cupcakes were gone in no time.


Boakye Lawrence
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These cupcakes are so moist and delicious! The polka dot design is a fun and festive touch. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


khanuk khan
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I love the polka dot design on these cupcakes! They're so cute and perfect for a party. The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out great. I will definitely be making these again.


Nakayonga Florence123
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These cupcakes were a huge hit! I made them for my daughter's birthday party and they were gone in minutes. The polka dot design was a fun and festive touch, and the cupcakes themselves were moist and delicious. I will definitely be making these agai