GOLDEN ORANGE CUPCAKES

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Citrus lovers will vow they've gone to cupcake heaven when they sample this recipe. To up the sunny flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract in place of vanilla. -Helen Hassler, Denver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup orange juice
Orange Buttercream Frosting or frosting of your choice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. , Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and orange juice, beating well after each addition. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.