Orange Dreamsicle Cupcakes
The cupcake has a light and fluffy texture with a light taste of orange. The frosting is a light and fluffy whipped topping. It holds shape and long lasting.
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 egg whites large
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 2-4 drops orange gel food coloring
Frosting
- 1 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- orange gel candies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Mix in the vanilla and egg whites. Mix in the flour and baking soda. Add in the extract and slowly pour in the milk while continuously mixing. Mix in the food coloring.
- Fill the 12 cupcake liners evenly with the batter. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting:
- Cream the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add in the whipping cream and vanilla, mix on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add food coloring if desired. Frost the 12 cupcakes with swirls using a 1M Wilton tip. Top with orange gel candies.
- Cupcakes will need to be refrigerated due to the whipped topping. Will remain good for 3-4 days.