Orange Date Cupcakes

• 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon orange extract
• 2 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 4 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 to 3 teaspoons whole milk

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates and orange zest.
2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350u0b0 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/orange-date-cupcakes/ (may not work)