Cranberry Orange Cupcakes
Cranberry Orange Cupcakes combine the tartness of cranberries with the zesty brightness of oranges, creating a delightful treat topped with creamy frosting. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are perfect for festive gatherings or simply indulging yourself any day. With their vibrant colors and delicious flavors, they are sure to impress at any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add sugar.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by orange zest and cranberries.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just moistened.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg