ORANGE KISS-ME CUPCAKES
These cupcakes are delicious. They are light and airy tasting with just the right amount of orange flavoring. Originally this recipe called for a traditional, thick butter orange frosting, but I prefer it with just a glaze (saves on the calories a little, too).
Provided by Colbys Mom
Categories Dessert
Time 39m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl; stir well and set aside.
- Combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.
- Add orange juice mixture; beat at low speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
- Set aside.
- Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy.
- Gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently stir 1/4 of egg white mixture into orange mixture.
- Gently fold remaining egg white mixture into orange mixture.
- Divide batter evenly among 12 paper lined muffin cups.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 19 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from pan; let cool on a wire rack (set over a piece of wax paper).
- Mix powdered sugar and orange juice until it is the consistency you desire (adding more or less juice).
- Spread thinly over the top of the cupcakes.
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Sudeb Sk
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect way to brighten up a gloomy day. The orange flavor is so cheerful and uplifting.
Natalie Wood
[email protected]I'm always looking for new cupcake recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. I'll definitely be making these again.
C DaRosa
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make, even my kids can help me. We love baking them together as a family.
Bibek Moktan
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different orange cupcake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the glaze is perfectly tangy.
Kirungi Frank
[email protected]I love that these cupcakes are not too sweet. They're just the right amount of sweetness, so I can enjoy more than one without feeling guilty.
Dorji Wangchuk
[email protected]These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, baby showers, and even just a simple get-together with friends.
Kieffer Cakobau
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orange desserts, but I decided to give these cupcakes a try and I'm so glad I did! They were delicious. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Anestis Polizos
[email protected]The glaze on these cupcakes is amazing! It's so tangy and sweet, and it really complements the moist cake.
Gge Dff
[email protected]I love how easy these cupcakes are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip up a batch whenever I'm craving something sweet.
Bishant Lama
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch.