Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - EntertainingCouple.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 1/2 oranges)
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup half & half
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 4 1/2 – 5 cups powdered sugar
• Orange food coloring