For a few years now, cupcakes have been all the rage. We now have cupcake stands that showcase cupcakes for all kinds of occasions including weddings. Some bakeries around the country now specialize in cupcakes. Who would have guessed that cupcakes would become such a phenomenon? Do your family and friends a favor by making these delicious Orange Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting for them. To be sure your cupcakes meet bakery standards, be sure to use fresh large eggs. Use real butter, not margarine. And add a little something extra such as citrus peel. Put some sugar sprinkles, colored sugar, etc, to suit your occasion, in a small bowl. After you frost a cake, gently roll the outer edge of the icing in the decorations to give the cupcake a colorful decorative border. Use plain white or silver paper liners to give your cakes a more professional look.ORANGE CUPCAKES with White Chocolate Frosting6 tbsps butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 tbsp freshly grated orange peel3/4 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1 large egg1/3 cup sour cream1/4 cup orange juice1 cup all-purpose flourPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.In a large mixing bowl, use electric mixer to beat the butter, sugar, orange peel, baking powder and baking soda together until fluffy. On low speed, beat in the egg, then sour cream, then orange juice. At this point the batter will look curdled. Beat in the flour to blend. Spoon into the paper lined muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Then frost with White Chocolate Frosting; recipe below.White Chocolate Frosting:1 cup white chocolate chips1 stick butter, softened2 cups confectioners' sugar2 tbsps orange juiceMelt chips as directed on the package; cool slightly. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the melted chips into a large bowl. Add the butter to the chips and beat with electric mixer to combine. Add the powdered sugar and orange juice. Beat the mixture on low speed until all is blended. Increase the speed to high and beat for about 2 minutes until the mixture is fluffy. Add a few more drops of juice if needed to get the right consistency for spreading. Tint frosting yellow or a light orange, if desired. Enjoy!
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