ORANGE BUTTERMILK CUPCAKES

Orange Buttermilk Cupcakes image

Simple and delicious, this is our all-time favorite low-fat dessert. You'll be surprised how well the citrus flavor comes through in every bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar blend
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg white, room temperature
2 tablespoons plus 2-1/2 teaspoons orange juice, divided
1-1/4 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, sugar blend and orange zest. Beat in the egg, egg white and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ginger; gradually add to the butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Coat 9 muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full with batter. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining orange juice. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.