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Orange Date Cupcakes




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients





1.) 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
2.) 1 cup sugar
3.) 2 eggs
4.) 1 tablespoon orange extract
5.) 2 cups cake flour
6.) 1 teaspoon baking powder
7.) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8.) 1/2 teaspoon salt
9.) 1 cup milk
10.)1 cup chopped dates
11.)4 teaspoons grated orange peel

Frosting Ingredients:
1.) 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2.) 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3.) 1 teaspoon orange extract
4.) 2 to 3 teaspoons milk

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Recipe




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 peel.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° 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.
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. Yield: Makes 1-1/2 dozen.