Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Baking Process
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and orange extracts.
- Mix in the sour cream and whole milk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Process
- For the frosting, beat together the room temperature unsalted butter and cream cheese until creamy.
- Add the vanilla and orange extracts, sea salt, and gradually mix in the confectioner’s sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting and top with orange zest and a dusting of cinnamon.
Nutrition
Notes
These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, easily customizable with different extracts or fun mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
