Ginger Orange Cupcakes Recipe

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Ginger Orange Cupcakes
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°; insert liners into cupcake pans .
  2. In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. 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.
  4. Reduce speed to low, add eggs in one at a time, mixing well.
  5. Add in half the orange juice and the ginger to the batter.
  6. 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).
  7. 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.
  8. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  9. 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.
  10. Remove from heat and glaze cupcakes with a tablespoon each.
  11. Wait about 5 minutes for glaze to cool and harden before topping with peeled tangerine wedge.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 168.51 Kcal (706 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.01g 11%
Cholesterol 20.42mg 7%
Sodium 127.71mg 5%
Potassium 274.53mg 6%
Total Carbs 24.27g 8%
Sugars 11.74g 47%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 2.46g 5%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 29.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 378.32 Kcal (1584 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.74g 11%
Cholesterol 45.84mg 7%
Sodium 286.72mg 5%
Potassium 616.32mg 6%
Total Carbs 54.5g 8%
Sugars 26.35g 47%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 1%
Protein 5.53g 5%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 65.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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