Orange and Poppy Seed Cupcakes
Created by ellie on December 22, 2024
- Servings: 12
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Recipe #43978
Ingredients
- Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ounces butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Icing
- 4 ounces butter, room temperature (unsalted)
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Pinch salt
- Orange zest, grated (garnish)
How to Make
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Step 1: To make the cupcakes: preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2: Line cupcake pan with paper liners.
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Step 3: In a bowl whisk together dry ingredients (flour - baking soda)
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Step 4: In a bowl of an electric mixer on medium speed beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in orange zest and the extract.
How to Make
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Step 5: Add in the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Beat at low speed until combined and then fold in the poppy seeds.
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Step 6: Spoon mixture into prepared pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
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Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 8: To make the icing: in a bowl of an electric mixer at medium speed beat butter for one minute and then beat in the confectioners sugar, milk, orange extract and salt. Transfer mixture to a piping page fitted with a large open-star tip and decoratively pipe icing onto cupcakes. Refrigerate one hour before serving. Garnish with orange zest if desired.