Creamsicle Cupcakes

Orange Cupcakes                                                          

2 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour                                              

2 Cup granulated sugar                                                   

1/2 Tsp Baking Powder                                                   

1/2 Tsp Baking Soda                                                       

1/2 Tsp Salt                                                                      

3 Large Eggs                                                                   

2 Tbl grated orange zest

2 Tsp Orange Extract                                                      

3/4 Cup vegetable oil

1 Cup Milk, Soured

Frosting

8 Ounce Cream Cheese, softened

1 Tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 Cup confectioners’ sugar, Or -To Taste

1. Cupcakes: Heat oven to 350F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, 1 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, baking soda and salt until

blended.

3. In a large bowl with electric mixer, beat eggs, orange zest and orange extract until blended. Beat in

 remaining 1 cup sugar. Beat in oil, then buttermilk, until blended.

4. On low speed, beat in flour mixture just until blended. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into each muffin

 cup.

5. Bake 25 to 28 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove to wire rack to

 cool completely.

6. Frosting: Beat cream cheese and vanilla in a medium bowl with mixer on low speed to blend. Add

 confectioners sugar and beat until fluffy.  Refrigerate until firm enough to spread.

7. Spread about 1 Tbsp frosting on each cupcake.