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Orange Spice Cupcakes

Orange Spice Cupcakes
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of the holiday season with these delightful Orange Spice Cupcakes! Bursting with zesty orange and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, these cupcakes are a perfect treat for festive gatherings or a quiet afternoon at home. Topped with creamy orange frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon, each bite offers a sweet hug that will brighten your day. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to customize, these cupcakes can be made ahead of time or whipped up quickly for unexpected guests. Once you’ve tasted them, you’ll understand why they’re a cherished favorite!

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 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 the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until creamy—about 2 minutes. Add in your eggs along with the vanilla and orange extracts until everything is well combined.
  4. Beat in the sour cream along with one tablespoon of orange zest until smooth.
  5. On low speed, gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients followed by the milk. Then add in the remaining dry mixture until just combined—be careful not to over-mix.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and place them in your preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool completely before frosting.
  7. To prepare the frosting, beat together room temperature butter until creamy before adding cream cheese until smooth. Incorporate vanilla and orange extracts along with sea salt before gradually mixing in confectioner's sugar until silky.
  8. Spread or pipe on your delicious frosting onto each cooled cupcake using a knife or pastry bag.
  9. Sprinkle each frosted cupcake lightly with cinnamon.

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