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Orange Soda cupcakes

We love these orange soda cupcakes! They are so fun to make and they taste amazing with the orange soda frosting. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Cool
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • Orage Soda Frosting:
  • 6 TBSP unsalted butter (room temp)
  • 4 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 5 TBSP Orange Crush soda
  • Orange gel food coloring

Instructions

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  1. Cupcake Directions:
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with your favorite paper liners.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  4. Whip the butter and sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy.
  5. Add in an egg and egg whites, one at a time. Add in vanilla.
  6. Whisk in the buttermilk.
  7. Slowly mix together flour and buttermilk mixture until well blended. Do not over mix.
  8. Fill your cupcake liners 3/4 full.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  11. Remove cupcakes from pan and place each on a wire rack to cool completely. While your cupcakes are cooling, make your frosting.
  12. Orange Crush Frosting Directions:
  13. Cream all of your ingredients together until smooth.
  14. You want your frosting to be thick enough to stand up. If it isn't thick enough, add more powdered sugar. If it is too thick, add more soda. Be sure to mix well after each addition.
  15. Once the frosting is ready, scoop it into a pastry bag with a large decorating tip.
  16. Decorate to suit your taste.

Notes

  • These cupcakes are a great dessert to make for any special occasion!

Nutrition Information

Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 43mg (2%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.