Description

Cranberry Orange Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. The moist cake, bursting with fresh cranberries and zesty orange, makes them the ultimate dessert for any celebration or casual gathering. Topped with a creamy orange frosting, these cupcakes are as visually appealing as they are delicious, ensuring they will be the star of your dessert table.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
Zest of 1 orange
¼ cup orange juice
2 cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream softened butter until smooth; gradually add sugar until fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time; then mix in milk.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in cranberries, zest, and juice carefully.
Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for about 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool before frosting with the prepared mixture of powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider substituting dried cranberries or adding chocolate chips to the batter. For more citrus flavor in your frosting, include extra orange zest.