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:

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