Orange And Cranberry Cupcakes

Orange And Cranberry Cupcakes. Taste Of Christmas. Hello friends, so how are you today? Fancy trying some orange and cranberry Christmas cupcakes? How yummy?

Step up your Christmas afternoon tea with the delectable combination of Orange and Cranberry Cupcakes, a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of the holiday season. The citrusy zing of fresh orange zest blends harmoniously with the tartness of plump cranberries, creating a burst of festive flavours in every bite.

Orange And Cranberry Cupcakes Taste Of Christmas:

How sweet are these? Cranberry lovers will rejoice in the refreshing Orange And Cranberry Cupcakes, featuring a orange surprise in every bite.

These cupcakes boast a moist and tender crumb, complemented by a fluffy orange-infused frosting that adds a hint of sweetness. The burst of orange and ruby-red cranberries make these cupcakes not only a culinary delight but also a visual feast, adding a touch of seasonal charm to your tea table.

Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with a cup of aromatic tea, these Orange and Cranberry Cupcakes are a festive indulgence that will surely infuse your Christmas afternoon tea with warmth and joy.

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

Makes: 12 cakes

Ingredients:

• 225g margarine or butter, softened
• 225g caster sugar
• 225g self raising flour
• 3 large eggs
• 100g Rachel’s low fat vanilla yogurt
• 70g dried cranberries, chopped
• Orange zest, juice of ½ orange

To Decorate:

• 250g icing sugar
• 30g Rachel’s low fat vanilla yogurt

Orange And Cranberry Cupcakes Taste Of Christmas:

Method:

1. Heat the oven to 190C/Fan 170C/Gas Mark 5. 
2. Arrange paper cases in muffin or bun tins. 
3. Place the margarine, sugar, flour and eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat for about two minutes until smooth, light and fluffy. 
4. Fold in the yogurt, dried cranberries, orange zest and juice. 
5. Divide the mixture between the cases so that they are half filled and bake for 12 – 15 minutes, until golden. 
6. Cool on a wire rack.
7. To make the icing, mix the icing sugar with the yogurt and mix until smooth. 
8. Decorate each cake with a blob of icing and spread with a palette knife. Alternatively, leave to run to the edges of the paper case. Leave the icing to set.

Tip: the icing should be runny and flow. Cakes will keep in an airtight container for up to four days.

Orange And Cranberry Cupcakes Taste Of Christmas. So what do you think? Do you also fancy making some? This recipe was provided by Rachel’s.

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