Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes with Orange Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients:

Cupcakes:

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp thick yogurt or sour cream
• 2 large egg whites
• 3.5 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or orange extract
• 1/2 tsp finely grated orange zest

Orange Buttercream Frosting:

• 2.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1/2 – 1 tsp vanilla extract or orange extract
• 2 drops orange food coloring (optional)

Directions: