Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 2 cups orange juice concentrate, divided 1 cup milk, at room temperature Creamy Filling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder, 1 tablespoon butter or Margarine, softened and cut into small pieces (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. In the bowl of your electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a bowl with an electric hand mixer), cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; mix well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. In another bowl or on a lightly floured surface, stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Add orange juice concentrate to the batter; mix well. Add milk to the batter; mix well again. Pour batter into prepared pan; spread evenly over bottom of pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before frosting with cream cheese mixture and serve warm!
Cute and Fun Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
If you love all things orange, you are going to adore these cupcakes! The most soft and fluffy orange cupcakes have a sweet and creamy filling in the middle and are frosted with a sweet and tangy buttercream. These orange creamsicle cupcakes are decadent if nothing else! Fresh and vibrant, I know you are going to love these! Be sure to check out my Lemon Cupcakes and Carrot Cake Cupcakes too!
How to Make Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes from Scratch
Cream together the butter and sugar and add in the egg whites. Mix in the dry ingredients. Remove some of the batter and mix with orange food coloring. Layer the batters in the cupcake liners and bake. Mix together the ingredients for the filling and pipe into the middle. Top with the orange buttercream frosting.
I just adore how cute these orange creamsicle cupcakes are! So simple and easy to make, but their bakery style appearance makes them the perfect centerpiece for any occasion. If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
