Orange Cupcake with Vanilla Coconut Frosting

Spring is almost here and all I can think of are yummy fruity recipes! This Orange Cupcake with vanilla coconut frosting recipe is perfect for when the weather starts warming up! Light, fluffy, and with the perfect orange zest! Bringing the spring season and flavors into your home.

Orange Cupcake with Vanilla Coconut Frosting

We love this recipe for picnics and BBQ parties during the spring months! The citrus flavors are the perfect recipe for any outdoor activity. Plus, it’s super easy to make and taste oh so delicious!

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Orange Cupcake Ingredients

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of butter at room temperature
• 3 eggs at room temperature (separated)
• 2/3 cups of orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups of sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 tablespoon of orange zest

Vanilla Coconut Frosting Ingredients

• 1 cup of softened unsalted butter
• 4 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of coconut extract
• 4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream

Orange Cupcake Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Line cupcake tins with paper liners.
• Beat butter until light in a large mixing bowl.
• Add sugar, a little at a time, beat to blend.
• Beat egg yolks and orange zest then add into the mixing bowl.
• Whisk flour and baking powder, add this mixture alternately with the orange juice.
• Beat the egg whites until they are stiff.
• Fold in the beaten egg whites to the above mixture.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Allow cooling for 10 minutes in the cupcake pan.
• Remove from cupcake pan and place on wire rack until completely cooled.

Vanilla Coconut Frosting Instructions

• Cream the butter and powder sugar until it looks light and creamy.
• Add the coconut extract. Mix well.
• If it doesn’t cream add several drops of the heavy whipping cream until it creams.
• Test to see if the frosting can form and hold a stiff peak by taking a spoonful of frosting and turning the spoon upside down. If the frosting stays on the spoon it is ready if not add more powdered sugar 1/2 cups at a time. Mix well. Test again to make sure that the frosting can make and hold a stiff peak.
• If ready scoop the frosting into a pastry bag with a large frosting tip.
• Twist the open end of the pastry bag to push the frosting to the tip.
• Start by frosting on the outside edge of the cupcake working to the center of the cupcake.

These homemade orange cupcakes with vanilla coconut frosting are the perfect treat on a spring or summer day! Especially if you’re looking for a special flavored cupcake like no other. No plain old vanilla or chocolate cupcakes here. 

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