Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ⅔ cup orange soda
- orange food coloring optional
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Line cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy. Mix in the eggs one at a time. Add orange soda and food coloring if using; mix just until blended on low speed.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until blended.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and the cupcake springs back when touched. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack completely before frosting.
Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat cream cheese, butter, zest, and orange juice until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add additional powdered sugar or orange juice if necessary.