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Orange Spice Cupcakes

Orange Spice Cupcakes
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Welcome the holiday season with these delightful Orange Spice Cupcakes! Infused with warm spices and zesty orange flavors, they offer a cozy, festive treat perfect for any celebration. The enticing aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg wafts through your kitchen as they bake, creating a magical atmosphere. Topped with a luxurious orange cream cheese frosting, each bite is a sweet escape that will leave you wanting more. Simple to prepare and sure to impress, these cupcakes are an absolute must for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups cake flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Zest of one orange, divided
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • Cinnamon for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and spices.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla and orange extracts.
  4. Mix in sour cream and one tablespoon of orange zest until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk; mix until just combined.
  6. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  8. In another large bowl, beat room temperature butter until creamy. Add in cream cheese until smooth. Then mix in vanilla extract, orange extract, salt, and about one teaspoon of orange zest. Gradually add confectioner's sugar until your frosting is velvety.
  9. Spread or pipe the frosting onto each cooled cupcake using either a knife or pastry bag fitted with your favorite tip. Finish off by sprinkling each cupcake lightly with ground cinnamon.

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