Oranges are the highlights of winter for us. After all, being a seasonal fruit during winter it thrives a lot this time and so does our kitchen with lots and lots of desserts prepared with oranges.

In this article, we are going to share with you not only a bunch of orange desserts but also several other tips and tricks that will help you to make the best of your baking round. Let's not waste a single minute more and get started with the process, shall we? Trust us, you will certainly enjoy it.
Know more about making Orange Desserts at home- Orange cupcakes recipe
With the citrusy essence packed with the tenderness of cream cheese, you are certainly going to find this one the loveliest of all. Served as a side with beverages or warm drinks in the evening, the essence of freshly baked can't be compared to any other form of comfort.
Of course, you can make an entire orange cake but that can take much more effort as you need more batter which implies more stirring and whisking. We initially got inspired to bake the orange cupcakes from the orange cake we tried at the Cafe. But we realized the busy schedule of the week and thought why not go for something that is easier and faster than the former? Hence come up with the phenomenal orange cupcakes.
Ingredients you are likely to need
Well, let's find out the ingredients you need for making cupcakes at home.
- Cake flour- You can either use cake flour or all-purpose flour to make the batter for the cupcakes.
- Oranges- Of course, orange Cupcakes cannot be made in the absence of Oranges, right?
- Buttermilk- Rich and smooth, Buttermilk should be used in a typical recipe for orange cupcakes.
- Cream cheese- Often used as toppings, cream cheese gives the cupcakes the finest touch.
- Salt- Used for seasoning.
- Vanilla essence- This helps to enhance the taste of the cupcakes further.
Simple steps and instructions to make orange cupcakes at home
Let's find out the process to make cupcakes at home! Let us tell you it is pretty simple so you don't have to be worried about the time and effort factor.
However, before that, we would like to share some tips with you first to ease the process.
- You can use any kind of orange in the batter for the cupcakes. Just make sure that the oranges are ripened and sweet instead of being too tangy.
- You also need the orange zest to infuse the essence of citrus into your cupcake batter.
Understanding the process of making cream cheese at home
Start with softening the butter and bringing the cubes to room temperature. You can place them inside the oven for a few seconds as well. The process of making cream cheese is easy and for that, you can refer to any standard recipe. However, this can melt pretty fast so do not garnish the cupcakes too long ago.
If you lack time, then simply buy some cream cheese from the store. That's not an issue.
How to make the orange cupcakes-
Start with preheating the oven at 350°F. This is a temperature we opt for during most of our baking sessions and cupcakes. Line the cupcake sheets with the cupcake liners and then brush the surface with some oil. However, do not go overboard with the oil or your cupcakes will turn out soggy.
It is time for some mixing. Take some butter, orange zest, vanilla essence, salt, and sugar to beat everything well unless a light and fluffy consistency has been achieved. Now add the eggs and continue to whip the mixture.
In another bowl, it is time for you to mix the dry ingredients like flour, and baking powder along with some baking soda, orange juice, and Buttermilk. Create a night and rich batter.
Now mix both the bowls together and your cupcakes shall be ready at any moment now. Pour the batter into the cupcake holders but do not fill up to the brim of the cupcake liners. While baking this might overflow and the cupcakes shall become mushroom-shaped. Fill up one-third of the height of the liners.
Baking is usually done for twenty minutes and then you should allow the cupcakes to cool down. Once they have reached room temperature, top the cupcakes with your favorite cream cheese icing. Refrigerate the cupcakes for a while and then enjoy this hearty dessert whenever you want.
This was just one of the examples of orange desserts that you can try out at home. There are so many other choices that you can pick from. We have prepared a list for you. Have a look and find out. Have a happy Baking Session!
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