ORANGE DATE CUPCAKES
The perfect pairing of oranges and dates is made even better with this silky smooth cream cheese frosting. For an added touch, decorate each cupcake with a jellied orange slice. -Lynn Hollingsworth, Ada, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates and orange zest. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Randall Cain
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these cupcakes again.
Chiquito Crasto
[email protected]These cupcakes are so good! I love the way the orange and date flavors work together.
Jawed Ali
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cupcakes turned out a little dry.
Aa Dd
[email protected]These cupcakes are delicious! I love the moist texture and the orange flavor.
Ackaycia Smith
[email protected]I'm not a fan of orange, but I still enjoyed these cupcakes. The dates add a nice sweetness.
Van Royal
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the orange glaze.
Sbusiso Mdluli
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great.
Sadia Mehmood
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect size for little hands.
Justin Billot
[email protected]These cupcakes are so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of orange and date.
Amorette Ramirez
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.
Diego Alvarez
[email protected]These cupcakes are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. I love that I can make them with ingredients I already have on hand.
Kalpana Rai
[email protected]I accidentally used too much baking powder and the cupcakes turned out a little dry. Next time I'll be more careful.
Squitts
[email protected]I had some trouble finding dates, but I was able to substitute raisins and they turned out just fine.
Mansun Tamu
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
chloe junge
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dates, but I loved these cupcakes. The orange flavor really balanced out the sweetness of the dates.
Ahmad Kakar
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Asif Alavi Tv
[email protected]The cupcakes were delicious! The orange and date flavors complemented each other perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Gosego Tikane
[email protected]I love how easy these cupcakes were to make. I was able to whip them up in no time, and they turned out perfectly.
Shakur K40
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, and the orange and date combination was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.