Orange Cranberry Cupcake is a classic cupcake that you can make in simply no time. If there is any cupcake that has left me feeling wowed, then it has to be this.
And, that is not all. I gave these cupcakes to my neighbors and they were so happy with the taste. They couldn't believe that I made them. Have you tried my Eggless Peanut Butter Cupcake with Chocolate Frosting?
Most people incline towards eggless cupcakes, especially here in India. And, just to give that Indian touch to my cupcake, I made it eggless Orange Cranberry Cupcake.
Have you ever tried combining Oranges with Cranberries? Well, it's a fabulous combination and something that you should definitely try!
The sweety tartness of Oranges when combined with the fruity juicy texture of Cranberries, you get a fabulous taste. This Cupcake will seriously leave you wanting for more.
It's seriously SO DAMN GOOD! In fact, It will surely be the Best Eggless Cupcake that you've tried until today.
Since it is Christmas Season, so, I thought, Why not bring some Christmassy vibe in my home. And, therefore I baked these eggless Orange Cranberry Cupcakes.
These cupcakes are moist on the inside and they have a beautiful creamy texture thanks to the whipped cream topping. Along with all of that fruity goodness, the cranberries add that juicy touch to these cupcakes.
Basically, it will feel like you are having a cream filled fruity cupcake. You can even bake this cupcake for parties and birthdays.
Ingredients you will need for this Cupcake:
- Orange Juice - For that typical Orangy flavor we need some Orange Juice.
- Canola Oil - You can replace canola oil with Vegetable oil and it will taste just as good.
- Packed Light Brown Sugar - You can replace this with Granulated Sugar as well.
- Pure Vanilla Extract - For that fruity and fragrant touch to our cupcakes.
- All-Purpose Flour - Making a cupcake doesn't require much flour. But, it requires just enough to give these cupcakes a shape and structure.
- Baking Soda & Baking Powder - These two leavening agents will give help your cupcakes rise and shine.
- Dried Cranberries - We need Cranberries for this recipe. Cranberries and Oranges and a fabulous combination. I use dried cranberries because they have a subtle taste and feels so good.
- Orange Zest - Orange zest is so flavorful and fragrant. It has all the juices and that orangy, zingy, tarty taste to it. It simply refreshes the taste buds.
- Whipped Cream - Lastly for the frosting I used whipped cream. If you want you can replace this with Cream Cheese frosting.
How to Make Eggless Orange Cranberry Cupcakes?
Making these cupcakes is so easy that you can make it in a jiffy. So, let's get started.
- First, combine the wet ingredients. I always use oil instead of melted butter for my cupcakes. Oil makes our cupcakes moist. Into a bowl of oil, we'll be adding our Orange Juice, and of course Brown Sugar.
- Next, whisk the dry ingredients together. In a bowl, we'll be mixing All-Purpose Flour, with Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Cranberries, and Orange Zest.
- Now, pour this batter into a cupcake liner. Bake them in a preheated oven at 350F for at least 15-minutes.
- Before you do the frosting make sure you cool down the cupcakes completely.
- Make the frosting with whipped cream. Decorate it with some Orange zest and sliced cranberries. Add some brown sugar for a beautiful effect and amazing taste.
Other Substitutions/Replacements for this Cupcake:
- Instead of Whipped Cream Frosting, you can use Cream Cheese Frosting.
- If you want a more intense orange flavor then you can also add some orange extract into the mix.
- Instead of Brown Sugar, you can use Granulated Sugar as well.
- You can replace all-purpose flour with Whole Wheat Flour or any other variant of Gluten-free flour.
How Do I Store these Cupcakes?
You should try to consume the cupcake the day you bake it. If you can't then store it in an air-tight container on the countertop. Stay away from keeping this in the refrigerator of the freezer because the cold air will dry it out and it will taste absolutely bland and boring.
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Orange Cranberry Cupcake
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Orange Juice
- ½ Cup Canola Oil
- ¼ Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ Cup Dried Cranberries
- ½ Teaspoon Orange Zest
- Whipped Cream, Orange Zest, Brown Sugar, and Sliced Dried Cranberries for decoration
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine canola oil with Orange juice. Add Brown Sugar and Vanilla extract. Mix well using a silicone spatula or a wooden spatula.Preheat oven to 350F or 180C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Into this bowl, add All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Dried Cranberries, and Orange Zest. Mix well using a silicone spatula or a wooden spatula.
- Scoop out a portion of Cupcake batter and Pour this Cupcake Batter into a muffin tin lined with cupcake liner. Fill up to ¾th of the cupcake liner.Now bake these cupcakes at 350F for 15-minutes. Once down allow them to cool down for another 20-minutes.
- When the cupcakes have cooled down completely, pipe the frosting on the cupcakes.Whip Heavy Whipping Cream using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until stiff. Snip the edge of a piping bag and use a nozzle of your choice. Pipe the frosting on the cupcakes and drizzle some orange zest and sliced cranberries on the frosting. For that extra sweetness sprinkle some brown sugar on the frosting and enjoy.