Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Orange Muffins With Citrus Frosting
Spring is in the air and Citrus fruit is every where and I have been putting it
in every thing. These muffins are light and perfect for a brunch or along side
some bacon and eggs. The frosting puts them over the top. Enjoy!
Orange Muffins With Citrus Frosting
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup orange juice
1 chopped walnuts (optional)
1) In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs,
one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts.
2) Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda, add to creamed
mixture alternately with orange juice. Fold in nuts.
3) Spray a muffin pan and pour batter in pan and bake in a preheated oven
at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until done. Cool on wire rack.
Frosting
1 package (8oz) cream cheese , softened
3 or 4 tablespoons of orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peed
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, orange juice, extract, confectioner's sugar
and peel until well blended. Spread on cooled muffins.
Labels:
dessert
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Oh what beautiful images. I love the blue fabric underneath the muffins with pops of yellow from the zest. Yum!
ReplyDeleteMarina @ Yummy Mummy
http://www.yummymummykitchen.com
LOVE the new look of your blog Val! And these muffins look INCREDIBLE : )
ReplyDeleteWow, they look amazing! Definitely going to give these a try :-)
ReplyDeleteRachel @ Maybe Matilda
I am loving the bigger pictures!! YaY!
ReplyDeletethe big pictures look great!! such a classy blog. ok, let's talk about these muffins - heaven!! i love all things citrus.
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful, and full of citrusy sunshine!
ReplyDeletemmm sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely yummy !! Thanks for sharing such a delicious treat !! *Becca*
ReplyDeleteWow! These looks FABULOUS! I really want to make them now, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow! These pics are AMAZING Val. Makes my mouth water. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI am loving citris this year - these are perfect~
ReplyDeleteI never ever heard of an orange muffin, but boy does that looks good and refreshing.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great weekend my friend :)
ReplyDeleteOh I just love any kind of citrus frosting and these sound delicious Val! Your new blog design looks fabulous by the way and I just saw the pics of your gorgeous daughter in the post below...what a doll! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
The frosting looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteTasty! I'll try them soon.
ReplyDeleteThey look as sunny as your little girl below :)
I'll add these to the staycation list....did you change the blog header and background?? I really like it! It reflects your style!!! Great
ReplyDeletechoice! FYI, your baby girl is so darling, love those FLICKR pics on the side!
The citrus frosting got me:)
ReplyDeleteNice picture!
oh wow - SO yum!!!
ReplyDeletethese are just gorgeous! love the zest on top!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the kind words. Hi Nancy..yes, I took these pics...I love taking food photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Val- oh goodness! Every time I see one of your amazing looking treats- I think gain another few pounds!! Lol! These look and sound fantastic- orange muffins are just delicious and with that frosting - yum! Hugs, Courtney :)
ReplyDeleteLove these - love the pics too. You do a fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteSusan
I love the blog makeover! These look so yummy! Citrusy really does make it feel like summer is coming closer :)
ReplyDeleteVal! These looks SO delicious! Must try asap!
ReplyDeletePS, I would love to have you check out my giveaway!
Have a good night! :)
Wow those looks delicious and what gorgeous photos! I need to make these ASAP - thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteThese are almost too beautiful to eat! But I'm sure I could gobble one or two!
ReplyDeletexo
Those look a-maz-ing . . . I LOVE your new blog! So classy. :) Thank you for always stopping by my little blog.
ReplyDeletexox
cheryl
such pretty picts, and these look amazing! esp the frosting:)
ReplyDeleteoh yummmmmmmy yummmmy yummmmy, whenever people do the cupcakes with the huge dumpling frosting on top, they always look so good and TASTE so good, I would love to take a bite out of this page!
ReplyDeleteNot only do they sound like a bite of sunshine, but they look so pretty as well.
ReplyDeleteA-MA-ZING. That is what those look like they would taste like, simply amazing.
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty! I know they taste amazing, as well. I absolutely love orange muffins. Yum!
ReplyDeleteYum! I've been using a lot of citrus, too. Your muffins look s good! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYUM! Love anything citrus, esp cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteHUgs!!
Oh my goodness....these look too good to be true!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog!
Kelly
These look beautiful, good job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous little treats!
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