Orange Blossom Cupcakes Citrus (Printable)

Delicate orange blossom-infused cupcakes with light citrus frosting, ideal for spring gatherings and afternoon tea.

# What You Need:

→ Cupcakes

01 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - ¼ tsp baking soda
04 - ¼ tsp salt
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
09 - 2 tbsp orange blossom water
10 - Zest of 1 orange
11 - ½ cup whole milk

→ Frosting

12 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 1 tbsp orange blossom water
15 - 1 tbsp orange juice
16 - Pinch of salt
17 - Orange zest and edible flowers for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla, orange blossom water, and orange zest.
05 - Add half the flour mixture, followed by the milk, then remaining flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
07 - Bake for 16–18 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
08 - Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, orange blossom water, orange juice, and salt. Beat until fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
09 - Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with orange zest or edible flowers if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The fragrance alone makes these cupcakes feel like an occasion even on an ordinary Tuesday
  • They strike that perfect balance between homey comfort and elegant dessert
  • The orange blossom flavor is subtle enough for skeptics but memorable for everyone
02 -
  • Orange blossom water can vary wildly in intensity between brands taste your frosting before adding more
  • These cupcakes taste better the next day when the flavors have had time to develop and mingle
  • Room temperature ingredients are not optional here cold butter creates dense cupcakes
03 -
  • Zest your orange before juicing it and avoid the bitter white pith underneath
  • Let your cupcakes cool completely in the pan for 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack
  • If you only have salted butter reduce the added salt in both the cupcakes and frosting

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