Orange-Cardamom Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

Orange-Cardamom Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
45 min.
33
311kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our delightful Orange-Cardamom Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting! Perfectly suited for gatherings, these cupcakes promise to be the star of your dessert table, serving up to 33 guests with a burst of zesty flavor and warmth. With an inviting aroma of freshly grated orange peel and the exotic warmth of cardamom, each bite transports you to a fragrant garden filled with citrus blossoms.

These cupcakes are not just about flavor; they encapsulate the essence of comfort and celebration. With a moist, fluffy texture achieved through expertly balanced ingredients—including buttermilk and unsalted butter—every cupcake is a little piece of heaven. The intricate notes from orange-flower water add an extra layer of sophistication, making these treats ideal for any occasion, whether a casual afternoon tea or an elegant gathering.

Topped with a luscious vanilla frosting that perfectly complements the cupcake’s flavor profile, these treats are also customizable! You can adorn them with delicate decorations like mini roses for that extra touch of charm. Prepare them ahead of time for convenience and enjoy the sweet anticipation of serving a dessert that is both stunning and satisfying. Give these Orange-Cardamom Cupcakes a try, and let their delightful flavors and aromas leave lasting impressions on your guests!

Ingredients

  • 2.3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 4.5 cups cake flour 
  • large eggs 
  • 3.5 teaspoons ground cardamom 
  • 1.5 tablespoons orange peel grated
  • teaspoons orange-flower water 
  • 82.5 inch wide by 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 3.8 cups sugar 
  • 2.3 cups butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Lightly spray insides of 33 paper molds with nonstick spray; arrange molds on 2 large rimmed baking sheets.
  2. Sift flour, ground cardamom, baking powder, and salt into large bowl.
  3. Whisk eggs, orange peel, vanilla, and orange-flower water in bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter in another large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Beat in egg mixture in 3 additions. Beat in dry ingredients in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk, scraping bowl occasionally.
  4. Spoon 1/3 cup batter into each paper mold.
  5. Bake cupcakes until puffed and tester inserted into center comes out clean, reversing sheets after 12 minutes, about 25 minutes total (cupcakes may not brown on top).
  6. Transfer cupcakes to racks; cool completely.
  7. Frost orange cupcakes with vanilla frosting. (Can be made ahead. Arrange cupcakes in deep disposable roasting pans. Cover pans with foil. Refrigerate up to 2 days, or store at room temperature 1 day. Bring chilled cupcakes to room temperature before serving.)
  8. Decorate cupcakes with mini roses up to 4 hours before serving.
  9. *A flavoring extract sold at liquor stores and in the liquor section or specialty foods section of some supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories311kcal
Protein6.43%
Fat42.23%
Carbs51.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.37
Glycemic Load
25.96
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.7086956811988%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.6kcal
15.53%
Fat:14.74g
22.68%
Saturated Fat:8.63g
53.96%
Carbohydrates:40.33g
13.44%
Net Carbohydrates:39.62g
14.41%
Sugar:23.32g
25.91%
Cholesterol:90.14mg
30.05%
Sodium:112.45mg
4.89%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:5.05g
10.1%
Selenium:16.52µg
23.6%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.77%
Vitamin A:477.84IU
9.56%
Phosphorus:75.17mg
7.52%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.96%
Calcium:42.07mg
4.21%
Vitamin D:0.62µg
4.12%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.88%
Folate:14.79µg
3.7%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.36%
Copper:0.07mg
3.35%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.33%
Iron:0.59mg
3.29%
Fiber:0.71g
2.83%
Magnesium:11.29mg
2.82%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.37%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.32%
Potassium:68.95mg
1.97%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.67%
Vitamin K:1.23µg
1.17%
Source:Epicurious