Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat white sugar and ½ cup butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Slowly beat in milk, 2 teaspoons orange extract, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract with the mixer on low speed until well mixed. Divide batter among the prepared muffin cups.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Beat ½ cup butter in a separate large bowl with the electric mixer on high speed; beat in 3 cups confectioners' sugar until incorporated. Beat in heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time; beat in 1 teaspoon orange extract and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine orange slices, orange juice, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan, stirring until all lumps are gone; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring every few seconds, for about 5 minutes. Strain orange slices from glaze into a container. Pour a little glaze over each frosted cupcake.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)