Description
Delightful mini cupcakes with a fluffy vanilla base and velvety orange frosting, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- ¼ cup Orange Juice
- 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined, then stir in vanilla and orange zest.
- Gradually alternate adding flour and buttermilk to the mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, mix butter and powdered sugar, adding orange juice to reach desired consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with sprinkles.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Keep an eye on the cupcakes during the last few minutes of baking to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween, cupcakes, dessert, vanilla, orange
