Autumn Orange Spice Cupcakes Food

AUTUMN ORANGE SPICE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners.
• Grate 2 tsp zest and squeeze 3/4 cup juice from oranges. On medium speed, beat cake mix, eggs, orange juice, 1/2 c water, 1/4 c butter and 1 tsp zest until combined (30 secs). On medium-high speed, beat until smooth and thickened (2 mins).
• Divide among liners. Bake 18-20 mins or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes Transfer to racks. Cool completely.
• On medium speed, beat remaining 1 1/2 c butter until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy (2 mins). Beat in remaining 1 tsp zest. If desired, tint frosting orange with food colorings, then transfer to pasty bag fitted with star or other decorative tip. Pipe or spread frosting over cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkles.

SPICE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and raisins to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature (do not drain). , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in raisins. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir until smooth. Stir in butter and vanilla. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cupcakes; top with nuts if desired.

GINGER ORANGE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°; insert liners into cupcake pans .
• In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
• Add butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat at medium speed until mixture is light and airy.
• Reduce speed to low, add eggs in one at a time, mixing well.
• Add in half the orange juice and the ginger to the batter.
• Gradually add half the amount of dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated; add in remaining orange juice and remaining half of dry ingredients, mixing until batter is smooth (don't overmix).
• Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full; bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cupcakes are springy to the touch and a pick comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
• Make the glaze: Add orange juice, lemon juice, and powdered sugar into a small saucepan on low heat, mixing for about 2 minutes until liquids slightly evaporate.
• Remove from heat and glaze cupcakes with a tablespoon each.
• Wait about 5 minutes for glaze to cool and harden before topping with peeled tangerine wedge.

SHERRY'S AUTUMN ORANGE SPICE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 18 muffin cups with liners. Squeeze 3/4 cup juice from oranges. In large bowl, on medium speed, beat cake mix, eggs, orange juice, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup butter and 1 tsp. zest until combined. On med-high speed beat until smooth and thickened. Divide batter among liners.
• Bake 18-20 min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 min. Transfer to racks, cool completely.
• In another bowl, on medium speed, beat remaining 1-1/2 cups butter until smooth, gradually beat in sugar until light & fluffy. Beat in remaining 1 tsp. zest. Tint frosting with orange food coloring, (mixed from the combined yellow and red colors). Spread frosting over cupcakes, garnish with sprinkles.