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Mimosa Cupcakes

by Simply Organic
a batch of mimosa cupcakes and a bottle of vanilla extract
Prep Time: 
1 hour 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 
Serves 12
Recipe Source: 
Simply Organic

Ingredients

  • Cupcakes

    • 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1⁄2 tsp baking soda
    • 1⁄4 tsp sea or Himalayan pink salt
    • 1⁄2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
    • 3⁄4 cup cane sugar
    • 1 Tbsp orange zest
    • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Simply Organic Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Tbsp orange juice
    • 2 eggs, room temperature
    • 1⁄3 cup sour cream, room temperature
    • 1⁄2 cup champagne

  • Frosting

Equipment

  • Cupcake tin and liners

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. In a large mixer bowl, combine butter, sugar and orange zest. Beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and orange juice, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream and champagne.
  5. Alternate adding flour mixture and champagne mixture to butter mixture in 2 rounds, mixing just until batter comes together.
  6. Divide batter between cupcake tins, filling them about 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
  7. Make the frosting:
    1. While cupcakes are baking, add champagne to a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
    2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium and let simmer for about 7 to 10 minutes, until mixture is reduced to 3 tablespoons.
    3. Remove from heat and let cool completely. (You may refrigerate it to speed this up.)
  8. In a large mixer bowl, beat butter on high for about 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar in 3 additions, beating between each addition.
  9. Add 2 tablespoons of the reduced champagne, vanilla extract and orange zest, and continue beating until smooth and creamy. If needed, add remaining 1 tablespoon of champagne.
  10. Frost the cupcakes, then garnish with an orange wedge.

Notes

  • Prep time listed does not include bringing ingredients to room temperature.

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Simply Organic

Since 2001, Simply Organic has been known for real, pure spices that really make a meal. Always 100% certified organic. Always sourced responsibly, and delivered with ethics and integrity. Always bringing pow to your plate.

Because “mmmm!” is one of our favorite words. We work closely with our growers to ensure goodness all around. Pure, premium spices for you. Sustainable farming practices and steady businesses for farming communities around the world.

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