Orange Cupcakes Topped With Almond Buttercream Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 325 Degrees F.
  2. Line 2 medium cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until combined.
  4. Add 2 sticks butter, cubed, mixing until coated with flour.
  5. Add eggs 1 at a time until combined.
  6. Slowly add milk and 1 vanilla bean to batter. Mix until combined.
  7. Fold in orange juice and orange zest. Fill liners 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minuets.
  8. In a separate bowl, beat 2 sticks butter, cubed, for a few minutes.
  9. Add confectioners' sugar and mix until sugar has been incorporated with butter. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and cream.
  10. Add almond extract and 1 vanilla bean. Beat for 3 minutes.
  11. Frost when cupcakes are completely cooled.

cake flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla beans, fresh squeezed orange juice, handful fresh orange zest, confectioners, heavy cream, almond

Taken from food52.com/recipes/13890-orange-cupcakes-topped-with-almond-buttercream-frosting (may not work)

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