This season is perfect to arrange an exciting picnic with your kids or friends. For such enjoyable occasions, some colorful cakes can be a great addition. I have got a perfect orange cupcake recipe for you.
These tiny orange cupcakes are the ultimate blend of the goodness of zest and sweetness of the juice. You can prepare these colorful cupcakes in a few moments without using any fancy and expensive ingredients.
By this time, I am sure you will be excited to learn the recipe! Well, let’s just get into that!
What is an Orange Cupcake?
An Orange Cupcake is a soft, fluffy, and small cupcake infused with the natural flavor of oranges. Although this recipe is not tied to any specific culture, its natural aroma and fresh flavor are popular worldwide.
The main ingredients in this cupcake are orange zest and juice. Its unique and natural taste does not need a lot of artificial ingredients. With basic baking techniques, anyone can prepare these colorful orange cupcakes.
Although this recipe uses only dry fruits for garnishing, you can pair them with your favourite side dish too. The best thing about these sweet cakes is, they are versatile and you can decorate them in your own way without compromising the taste.
How To Make Orange Cupcake?
The key to making the perfect orange cupcake lies in the batter. These delicious cakes are made using a blend of 1 tbsp orange zest, ¼ cup fresh orange juice, a few drops of food coloring, ½ cup sugar, 2 eggs, ⅓ cup oil, 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, pinch of salt, dry fruits and some cupcake liners.
Mix each ingredient carefully in the right order to get the smooth and perfect batter. When the batter is ready, pour into your favorite cupcake liner, and arrange them on a baking mold. To add crunchy flavor you can add your favourite dry fruits on top of the cupcakes.
Lastly, just bake them for a few minutes at 160 degrees temperature. Now, you can serve them just like that or make it more fulfilling while serving them with some drinks or fruits.
Orange Cupcake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ¼ cup of squeezed orange juice
- A few drops of orange food color
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup of sugar
- ⅓ cup of oil
- 1 cup of flour
- ½ teaspoon of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 12 cup liner
- Dry fruits for topping
Recipe:
- First of all, get a big fresh orange and grate its skin. Collect the orange zest and put it aside for further use.
- Now, cut your orange and squeeze the juice out of it. You will need ¼ cup of orange juice for the cupcakes.
- Once the juice is out, you should add a few drops of food color here. It will make your cupcake look better and vibrant.
- Now, get some cupcake liners according to your favorite shape and place them in a mold.
- Get a bowl and start preparing the batter. Add two eggs and ½ cup of sugar here. Then start beating until the sugar dissolves. Stop when the mixture changes its color and gets fluffy.
- Pour ⅓ cup of oil into the mixture and beat again for 30 seconds.
- Now, add 1 cup of flour, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp orange zest. Lastly, pour the orange juice into the mixture and start beating.
- After a few minutes, your perfect better will be ready.
- Now, grab 12 cupcake liners and pour ¼ cup of the batter in each liner on the mold.
- Add your favourite dry fruits as topping over each cupcake liner.
- Now, bake for 15 minutes at 160 degree temperature and take them out. It should be perfectly baked and ready to eat.
What to Serve With Orange Cupcake Recipe?
Orange cupcakes have a refreshing citrusy sweetness, making them versatile when paired with drinks, side dishes, and complementary flavors. You can simply use your favorite whipped cream or orange cream on top of the cupcakes to decorate and enhance the flavor.
To make the cupcakes healthier and look prettier, you can use fruits like berries, grains, and cherries on the side. If you want something light, you can simply serve these cakes with tea, coffee, milk, or fresh juice.
Chef’s Tips
- For the best fruity flavor, always use fresh oranges instead of bottled juice. The zest enhances the aroma and taste without adding extra liquid.
- A mix of orange zest and juice gives the perfect flavor without being too overpowering. So maintain the ratio carefully.
- Fill each liner about ⅔ full to allow the cupcakes to rise evenly without overflowing. Remember, shape is important while you are making cupcakes as they are meant to be tiny and attractive.