Orange Zest Cupcakes

January 31, 2013

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White cake with a hint of orange zest, then "dunked" into a white chocolate ganache and then topped with orange zest buttercream frosting! Add an orange slice & you've got yourself one of the best desserts around!

For the cake:
1 box Vanilla cake mix
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1/3 cup oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

White Chocolate Ganache:
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Orange Buttercream:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 tablespoon orange juice
oranges for decoration (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin tins with cupcake liners. Combine eggs, egg whites and oil. Add the buttermilk, sour cream and vanilla and mix to combine. Add the cake mix and stir until...
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Nutritions

Calories
221

Sodium
62mg
2% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
23g
7% DV

Fiber
0.5g
2% DV

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