One afternoon, my little granddaughter sweetly said, “Nani, I want to eat cupcakes… can you make some for me now?” How could I say no? I headed straight to the kitchen and baked these soft and fluffy orange cupcakes using fresh orange juice and zest — and the moment she took a bite, her eyes lit up. She just loved them!
Since then, this...
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan mode).
Grease your cupcake moulds or line them with paper cupcake liners or silicone cups. Set aside.
Juice the orange and grate the zest. Keep both ready for use.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla essence, orange zest, and oil.
Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Pour in the orange juice, then gradually fold in the dry ingredients.
Mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing for soft and fluffy cupcakes.
Pour the batter into the prepared moulds, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool in the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Grease or line your moulds for easy cupcake removal after baking.
Fresh orange juice gives the best flavour, but store-bought juice works too if you're short on time.
Freshly grated orange zest adds a lovely citrus aroma — don’t skip it!
Avoid overmixing the batter for a light, fluffy texture.
These cupcakes stay moist for a couple of days when stored in an airtight container.
Dust with icing sugar, or serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Can I use store-bought orange juice instead of fresh?
Yes, you can use store-bought orange juice if you're short on time, but fresh orange juice gives the best flavor.
How do I prevent the cupcakes from sticking to the moulds?
Grease the moulds or use paper cupcake liners or silicone cups for easy removal.
What can I use as a topping for these cupcakes?
You can dust them with icing sugar, or serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
How do I ensure the cupcakes are light and fluffy?
Avoid overmixing the batter and mix just until the ingredients are combined.
How should I store these cupcakes?
Store them in an airtight container to keep them moist for a couple of days.
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