Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes - Zesty & Creamy with Orange Buttercream - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour.
• 3.5 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice.
• 2 tbsp milk.
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature.
• ¾ cup sugar.
• 3 tbsp thick yogurt or sour cream.
• 1 tsp vanilla or orange extract.
• ½ tsp finely grated orange zest.
• 2 large egg whites.
• 1.5 tsp baking powder.
• ¼ tsp baking soda.
• ¼ tsp kosher salt.
• 2.5 cups sifted powdered sugar (for frosting).
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting).
• 2 tbsp orange juice (for frosting).
• 2 drops orange food coloring (for frosting).
• ½ – 1 tsp vanilla or orange extract (for frosting).