Description
Bright citrus cupcakes topped with creamy cranberry-orange frosting and festive garnishes.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup milk
- Fresh or sugared cranberries (for topping)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Orange slice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in orange zest and juice for bright citrus flavor.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt; fold into the batter with a splash of milk.
- Fill cupcake liners and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 16–18 minutes; cool completely.
- Make frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and a spoon of cranberry purée.
- Pipe frosting onto cupcakes in tall swirls.
- Top each with sugared cranberries and a fresh orange slice.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
- For a more intense cranberry flavor, add cranberry purée to the batter.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg