"Soft and fluffy orange flavored cupcakes topped with a silky dreamsicle frosting make these orange creamsicle cupcakes a refreshingly sweet summer treat!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (415g)
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1 cup granulated sugar (218g)
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 large eggs
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2 Tablespoons grated orange zest
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon orange extract
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1 cup vanilla sugar (see notes below. 218g)
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3/4 cup vegetable oil (162g)
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1 cup buttermilk (244g)
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8 ounces brick style cream cheese (softened at room temperature. 226g)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon orange extract
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2 teaspoons grated orange zest
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2 cups confectioners’ sugar (aka powdered sugar. 252g)
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Orange paste food color (optional)