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    Home » Cupcake Recipes

    Modified: Aug 15, 2022 · Published: May 9, 2017 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

    Citrus Cupcakes

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    Do you enjoy easy desserts? These Citrus Cupcakes are the best cupcakes I have ever made! I tweaked my traditional cupcake recipe and used a secret ingredient that made these super soft and fluffy.

    I was excited to share these with my kids who I knew would be ready for a yummy snack after some energetic outdoor play. Be sure to also try our Samoa Cupcakes and our Hot Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe. This post is sponsored by Tampico Beverages, but all opinions are my own.

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    • Why these orange cupcakes are awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make this citrus cupcake recipe
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    Why these orange cupcakes are awesome

    The secret to these citrus cupcakes is Tampico Citrus Punch! It gives the cupcakes a burst of citrus flavor while making them super moist and fluffy! As an added bonus, you can enjoy drinking the Tampico Citrus Punch that you will have left over.

    Since 1989, Tampico Beverages, Inc. has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high quality juice drinks. They have a variety drink flavors available in multiple sizes.

    To make these delicious citrus cupcakes, simply mix the Tampico Citrus Punch into the batter. It's that easy!

    Ingredients

    • butter
    • sugar
    • vanilla
    • eggs
    • all purpose flour
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • Tampico Citrus Punch
    • Orange

    How to make this citrus cupcake recipe

    Preheat oven to 375. Prepare a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.

    Combine melted butter and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed. Add in eggs and vanilla and whisk for 2 minutes. You can use an electric mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.

    In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.

    Alternate adding flour mixture and Tampico Citrus Punch to butter and sugar mixture in mixer while continuously mixing. Mix for 3-4 minutes.

    cupcake batter in a mixer

    Fill each cupcake cup ¾ full.

    Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Place the cupcakes on wire racks to cool.

    Mix some orange food coloring into vanilla frosting (can also use cream cheese frosting) and place the frosting into a piping bag. If you do not have a piping bag you can easily make one by cutting a small corner off of a small zip top bag.

    orange frosting in zip top bag

    Pipe the orange frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

    cupcakes with orange frosting

    Cut up some orange slices and add a quarter of an orange slice on top of each of the frosted cupcakes.

    citrus cupcakes

    These citrus cupcakes made with Tampico will make a perfect after school snack for my kids. When they get home from school, I like to give them some time to play and decompress. They are always hungry after a play session.

    citrus cupcakes on plate with orange juice in background

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you store these cupcakes?

    You can store these cupcakes in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can store them at room temperature for 1 day.

    What else can I add to these orange juice flavored cupcakes?

    You can add some orange zest on top of the frosting or to the batter if you wish.

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    Citrus Cupcakes

    Vicky
    Citrus Cupcakes - These Citrus Cupcakes are the best cupcakes I have ever made! I tweaked my traditional cupcake recipe and used a secret ingredient that made these super soft and fluffy. 
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18
    Calories 156 kcal

    Equipment

    • muffin pan
    • stand mixer

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    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup butter
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 ½ cups of flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon of baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup Tampico Citrus Punch
    • Orange slices cut into quarters

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375. Prepare cupcake pan with paper cupcake cups.
    • Combine melted butter and sugar with a mixer. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix for 2 minutes.
    • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
    • Alternate adding flour mix and Tampico Citrus Punch to butter and sugar mixture in mixer while continuously mixing. Mix for 3-4 minutes.
    • Fill each cupcake cup ¾ full.
    • Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Mix some orange food coloring into vanilla frosting and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes. Add ¼ of an orange slice to the top of each frosted cupcake.

    Notes

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 53mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 265IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.6mg
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    1. katriza says

      May 10, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Oh wow this looks delicious! My husband would love this! Definitely going to save this to make for him

      Reply
    2. Cindy Ingalls says

      May 10, 2017 at 5:34 am

      I don't think I've ever had Tampico, but I do love citrus drinks and citrus inspired foods. I love the bright colored icing, It's so festive for spring and for celebrating the release of Captain Underpants the movie.

      Reply
    3. Rhian Westbury says

      May 10, 2017 at 1:34 am

      Citrus flavours are one of my favourites so these sound so yummy. I always choose orange or lemon tasting things if I have a choice x

      Reply
    4. Angela Tolsma says

      May 09, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      I love your girls capes and masks! I would never have thought to use a punch in my cupcakes! What a great idea!

      Reply
    5. Marcie in Mommyland says

      May 09, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      These cupcakes sound amazing! I love, love, love anything citrus and I have been known to enjoy cupcakes 🙂 What a great combo!

      Reply
    6. Kristina says

      May 09, 2017 at 5:58 pm

      Yummy! I'd like to try these! I love cupcakes and so do my kiddos so I'm sure they would be a hit.

      Reply
    7. daniella says

      May 09, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      Okay, that icing on the citrus cupcakes looks so smooth and delicious! My nieces would love thee!

      Reply
    8. robin rue says

      May 09, 2017 at 11:18 am

      Cupcakes always go over really well with my kids. I know for a fact that they would love your citrus cupcakes!!

      Reply
    9. Cassie @ Be Forever Healthier says

      May 09, 2017 at 1:35 pm

      These cupcakes are adorable! I haven't really experimenting much with citrus in baking but I'm going to give it a try!

      Reply
    10. Sapana V says

      May 09, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Wow.. these citrus cupcakes look delicious.

      Reply
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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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