Best 9 Dreamy Orange Cupcakes Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and citrusy dessert that will tantalize your taste buds? If so, look no further than the dreamy orange cupcake. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet orange flavor, and creamy frosting, this delectable treat is sure to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply want a sweet snack, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with an unforgettable experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ORANGE DREAM MINI CUPCAKES



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The bright taste of these cute cupcakes reminds me and my friends of orange-and-vanilla frozen treats. -Jen Shepherd, St. Peters, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
BUTTERCREAM:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Line 48 mini-muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest, orange juice and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 11-13 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For buttercream, in a large bowl, beat butter and salt until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth., Using a paring knife, cut a 1-in.-wide cone-shaped piece from top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with marmalade. Pipe or spread buttercream over tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE CUPCAKES WITH THE CREAMIEST ORANGE BUTTERCREAM



Orange Cupcakes with the creamiest Orange Buttercream image

Fresh orange juice and zest in the batter gives these beautiful Orange Cupcakes a sweet, aromatic orange zing. The unbelievably creamy orange buttercream, both infused and spiked with orange zest are truly the icing on the cake.

Provided by Marie Roffey

Categories     Afternoon Tea     Dessert     Sweets

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

130 g plain (all purp) flour ((1 cup / 4.6oz) )
33 g corn flour (cornstarch) ((¼ cup / 1.2oz) )
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
115 g unsalted butter, melted ((½ cup / 1 stick) )
¾ cup caster (superfine) sugar ((150g / 5.3oz) )
¼ cup whole milk, room temp
2 large eggs, room temp
2 tablespoons orange juice ((notes))
Zest of 1/2 medium orange
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
¼ cup plain (all-purp) flour ((33g / 1.2oz) (notes))
Peel of 1 orange, no pith, in thick strips (use a vegetable peeler)
226 g unsalted butter, softened ((1 cup / 2 sticks))
1 cup caster (superfine) sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced. Line a 12 hole muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Place the flour, corn flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and whisk to mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar just to combine.
  • Add the milk, eggs, orange juice, zest and vanilla and whisk really well to combine.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir through gently with a spatula until just combined.
  • Fill the cupcake cases to about ⅔ full. Bake for around 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out with just a couple of crumbs on it. Transfer to a cooling rack. You can go straight on with steps 1-3 of the buttercream.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk the flour with a little milk to a paste. Add the remaining milk, 1/2 cup of sugar and orange peel.
  • Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until it gets very thick (like a thick custard or pudding).
  • Press this mixture through a strainer into a bowl. Discard the orange peel and cover with plastic wrap pressed to the surface and let it cool to room temperature before continuing (notes).
  • Once the pudding mixture is cool, beat together the butter and ½ cup of sugar until lightened and creamy. About 5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl a few times through the process.
  • Add 1 spoonful of the pudding mixture at a time, mixing on low between each. Make sure each spoonful is incorporated before adding the next.
  • Once all the pudding mixture is added, beat for a further 5-7 minutes on medium until it looks whipped and creamy. You should not be able to feel any sugar granules. (If it looks like it separates, don't worry, just keep on beating. It will all come together into a beautiful, almost whipped cream looking frosting).
  • Finally add the vanilla and orange zest and give it one final quick mix just to mix it through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 134 g, Calories 489 kcal

DREAMY ORANGE CUPCAKES



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These cupcakes blend two of my favorite flavors: orange and vanilla! Reminiscent of a childhood ice cream pop treat, these cupcakes will make you feel like a kid again!

Provided by MrsFisher0729

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Holiday

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (18.25 ounce) package orange cake mix
¾ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope dry whipped topping mix (such as Dream Whip®)
¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 (13 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
½ cup vegetable shortening
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 drops orange paste food coloring, or as desired
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat together the orange cake mix, creamy salad dressing, whipped topping mix, 3/4 cup orange juice, eggs, and 2 tablespoons orange zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until mixture is moist, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, then increase speed to medium and continue beating until well blended, about 2 minutes more. Fill the prepared cupcake cups about 2/3 full of batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  • To make cream topping: Beat the marshmallow creme, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup shortening in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Top each cooled cupcake with a 1/2-inch thick layer of the cream topping, using a knife to spread the the topping flat. Allow about 1/2 inch of the orange cupcake to show below the white layer.
  • To make orange butter cream: Beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup shortening together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in 1/4 cup orange juice, zest of 1 orange, vanilla extract, and food coloring until well combined. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  • Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, and pipe a decorative layer of orange butter cream, ending in a peak, over the cream topping on the cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 278.2 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

ORANGE DREAMSICLE CUPCAKES



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"Since I was a kid, my family has competed in food competitions at the Texas State Fair. I have a basic cupcake recipe from my grandmother and I change the flavor every year. Orange and vanilla is my showstopper -- the combination reminds me of buying Creamsicles in the summer," says Emily.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield about 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, separated
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange oil (available at specialty stores)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges)
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
Orange and/or white sanding sugar, for topping
Orange gummy candies, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl; set aside. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes; set aside.
  • Beat the butter, granulated sugar, egg yolks, orange zest and orange oil in a separate large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and combined, about 4 minutes. Reduce the speed to low; beat in the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with the orange juice. Fold in the beaten egg whites. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about halfway. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pans, then remove to racks to cool completely.
  • Make the frosting: Beat the butter and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 6 minutes. Reduce the speed to low; gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar. Add the milk, increase the speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy. Frost the cupcakes. Top with sanding sugar and orange gummy candies.
  • Orange oil gives the cupcakes an intense orange flavor that you can?t get from just extract or zest.

ORANGE CREAM CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup fresh orange juice (from about
2 oranges)
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1 drop red food coloring (optional)
Store-bought candied orange zest, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium low; slowly beat in the melted butter, then add the orange zest and vanilla.
  • Beat in the flour mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture; beat until just combined (do not overmix).
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove the cupcakes to a rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: Bring the orange juice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce the heat to medium and simmer until reduced to1 1/2 tablespoons, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
  • Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the butter, a little at a time, until smooth. Reduce the mixer speed to low; sift the confectioners' sugar into the bowl and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla, the cooled orange syrup, orange zest and food coloring and beat on medium speed until combined. Refrigerate until spreadable, about 15 minutes. Spread the frosting on the cupcakes; top with candied orange zest.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Orange Chocolate Cupcake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oranges, chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, orange juice, cream cheese, vanilla extract, orange zest, butter, powdered sugar

Provided by Dhruv Vohra

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 oranges
1 box chocolate cake mix
3 eggs
½ cup oil
1 cup orange juice
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon orange zest, plus more for garnish
8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cut orange in half. With a paring knife, carefully cut along the entire edge. With a spoon, scoop out the "meat" and set aside in a bowl. Repeat for all oranges. This will yield 6 empty orange halves.
  • Juice the orange, reserve for the cake mix.
  • Pre heat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil and freshly squeezed orange juice. Mix until the batter has no lumps.
  • Place the orange cups into a muffin tin and fill with ¼ cup (60 g) of the chocolate batter.
  • Bake 25 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, vanilla extract and orange zest until nice and smooth. Add butter and mix on medium high for a couple of minutes. Add powdered sugar and mix until the frosting is uniformly smooth. Put icing into a piping bag.
  • Let cup cakes cool down. Top the cakes with icing. Sprinkle extra orange zest on top for garnish.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 33 grams

ORANGE CREAM-FILLED CUPCAKES



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Our home economists bring the flavor of a favorite frozen treat to palate-pleasing cupcakes. A scoop of vanilla ice cream adds even more indulgence!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 cups vanilla ice cream
Orange peel strips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first eight ingredients until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy; beat in confectioners' sugar and extracts until smooth. Add marshmallow creme; beat until light and fluffy. Using a melon scoop, remove a small amount of cake from tops of cupcakes. Top each with a small scoop of ice cream. Decorate with frosting and orange peel strips. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAMY DREAMY LEMONADE CUPCAKES



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These creamy dreamy lemonade cupcakes brighten any summer afternoon party.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup presweetened lemonade flavor drink mix
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup presweetened lemonade flavor drink mix
3 tablespoons milk
2 or 3 drops yellow food color, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Pour water into large bowl. Add 1/2 cup lemonade drink mix; mix well. Add remaining cake ingredients; beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl as necessary until mixture is smooth. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks; cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat all frosting ingredients except food color with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. If necessary, add a little more milk until mixture is spreadable. For a yellow frosting, beat in a few drops yellow food color. Refrigerate until ready to frost cupcakes.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes. Refrigerator until ready to serve. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

ORANGE CRUSH CUPCAKES RECIPE



Orange Crush Cupcakes Recipe image

Cute Orange Crush cupcakes are a fun dessert for a summer party!

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Dessert

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 14

16.25 ounces white cake mix (white or orange cake mix will work, 1 box)
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup orange crush
5 Tablespoons orange Jello dry gelatin mix
¼ teaspoon orange food coloring
⅛ teaspoon orange extract
8 orange fruit jell slices (cut into thirds (optional for topping cupcakes))
1 cup butter (softened to room temperature)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon orange crush
2 Tablespoons orange Jello dry gelatin mix
few drops of orange extract ((optional for more flavor))
2-3 drop of orange food coloring for more intense color

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Beat together cake mix, eggs, oil, orange crush, jello, orange food coloring and orange extract. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well blended.
  • Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake for 17 - 18 minute or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and remove from baking tin, cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 221 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges. This will give your cupcakes the best flavor.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them. This will release the essential oils from the peel, which will give your cupcakes a more intense orange flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cupcakes tough.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full. This will prevent them from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a piping bag to apply the frosting. This will give your cupcakes a professional look.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with orange zest, sprinkles, or other desired toppings.

Conclusion:

These dreamy orange cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're light, fluffy, and full of orange flavor. The frosting is smooth and creamy, and the cupcakes are topped with a sprinkle of orange zest. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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