TANGERINE CUPCAKES

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I found this on the CBC website one day..it sounds like it would be great for springtime or a birthday party instead of a cake..

Provided by Meli-lynne

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 cupcakes, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh tangerine zest
1/4 cup fresh tangerine juice
1 large egg, separated
1/3 cup butter
3 1/2 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh tangerine zest
1 -2 tablespoon fresh tangerine juice
3 tablespoons orange sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven 375 Degrees Fahrenheit, Line muffin tin with 18 cups.
  • Mix flour, 1 cup of the sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Make well in the centre and add oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and tangerine zest (1 Tbsp). Beat one minute.
  • Add tangerine juice (1/4 cup) and egg yolks and beat another minute.
  • In a separate bowl, using clean beaters, whip egg whites until foamy.
  • Gradually pour in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and whip until whites hold stiff peak.
  • Fold whites gently into batter and spoon into muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 minutes, until cupcakes spring back when pressed. Cool completely.
  • Icing:.
  • Beat butter until fluffy.
  • On low speed, beat in icing sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in Vanilla (1 tsp), tangerine zest (1 Tbsp), and tangerine juice (1-2 Tbsp).
  • If icing is too thin, add more sugar.
  • Spread onto cupcakes, garnish with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 229.1, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 40.1, Protein 2.3

Luli
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I thought these cupcakes were just okay. The tangerine flavor was a bit too strong for my taste, and the cupcakes were a bit dry. The cream cheese frosting was good, but it couldn't save the cupcakes.


Waqas Akbar
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! The tangerine flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely make these again.


Allan Valerio
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I would make them again, but I would use less sugar next time.


LR7 Gaming
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the tangerine flavor and the cream cheese frosting. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Toni Johnson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Abdisamad Ali
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These cupcakes were delicious! The tangerine flavor was perfect, and the cream cheese frosting was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making these again.


Tonny Raj
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I thought these cupcakes were just okay. The tangerine flavor was a bit too strong for my taste, and the cupcakes were a bit dry. The cream cheese frosting was good, but it couldn't save the cupcakes.


shristi mahata
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! The tangerine flavor was subtle but present, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely make these again.


Matthew Orth
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. The tangerine flavor was a bit overpowering, but the cream cheese frosting helped to balance it out. Overall, they were a good cupcake, but I probably wouldn't make them again.


Chhatra Saud
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I was a bit skeptical about how tangerines would taste in a cupcake, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the tangerine flavor was subtle but noticeable. The cream cheese frosting was also delicious and added a n


Christina Dawes
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These tangerine cupcakes were a delightful treat! The tangerine flavor was perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I loved the addition of the cream cheese frosting, which added a richness and creaminess th


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