Orange Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
A light and fluffy orange cupcake paired with a smooth vanilla buttercream.
Yield: 34 cupcakes
Calories: 143kcal
Materials
Cupcakes:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- zest from one fresh orange
- 1/2 cup almond milk, (or regular milk)
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 oz. box orange gelatin
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp. orange extract
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp. milk, or heavy cream
- pinch of salt
Instructions
Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350° and place 34 cupcake liners in muffin pans.
- In large bowl, mix eggs, oil, zest and milk. Add cake mix and gelatin.
- Add orange juice and extract. Scrape sides and beat just until thoroughly mixed, do not overmix.
- Divide evenly into liners. Bake approx. 18 minutes or until cupcake springs back when your finger touches it.
- Cool 5 minutes in muffin pans, then remove to wire rack. Allow to cool to room temperature before frosting.
Frosting:
- Using a mixer, beat butter and shortening until light and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Scrape sides. Add pinch of salt.
- Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg