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Santa Hat Chocolate Cupcakes

Festive Cranberry Orange Cupcakes

Brighten your holiday table with these delightful cranberry orange cupcakes, featuring a sweet orange zest frosting and tangy cranberry filling. Perfect for any festive occasion!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup fresh orange juice plus zest of one orange
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 cup fresh cranberries chopped

Frosting

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and orange juice with zest.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the cranberries gently.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  • In a bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk, beating until smooth. Add orange extract and salt, beating until well combined.
    1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and garnish with additional orange zest if desired.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a more citrusy kick, increase the amount of orange zest.