Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and orange extract until light and fluffy. Then beat in the sour cream and a tablespoon of orange zest on medium-high speed until well combined.
- On low speed, beat in half of the dry mixture and then add in the milk. Add in the other half of the dry ingredients until all combined. Do not over-mix the batter.
- Pour or spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them only 2/3 full. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the room temperature butter until creamy. Add in the cream cheese until well combined and smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla and orange extracts, salt, and about a teaspoon of orange zest. Slowly add in the confectioner’s sugar, a cup at a time, until the frosting is smooth.
- Spread the frosting on each cupcake using a knife or pipe it on with a pastry bag using a frosting tip. Sprinkle each cupcake with ground cinnamon.
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Notes
These cupcakes blend the warmth of spices with zesty orange, making them perfect for any occasion. Experiment with additional flavors for your own twist.
