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Orange Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
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2/3 cup (130 grams) granulated white sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon of pure orange extract
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Zest of 1 orange (optional)
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1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
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Cream Cheese Frosting
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(1) 8 ounce package of cream cheese; room temperature
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2 tablespoon of butter; room temp
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1 tablespoon of shortening
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1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar; add more to reach desired consistency
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Directions
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1. Combine cream cheese, shortening and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until smooth, creamy and well blended.
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2. Blend in the vanilla extract.
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3. Slowly add the confectioners’ sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
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