Hummingbird Cupcakes With Marmalade Frosting

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

12 cupcakes

Categories: Cupcakes, Dessert

Ingredients

  • Cupcakes:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 1/2 cup safflower oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup mashed banana
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup sweet butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°; place 12 paper baking cups in a muffin tin.

  2. In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.

  3. In a bigger bowl, cream the sugar and oil with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

  4. Beat in the eggs slowly; then stir in the dry ingredients in 3 batches.

  5. Add in the rest of the ingredients; stir until combined.

  6. Spoon the batter into the cups; bake for 20-25 minutes or until test done.

  7. Remove pan from oven and cool for 5 minutes; remove cupcakes and cool on wire rack.

  8. Make the frosting: beat the butter in a bowl; add in the remaining ingredients; stir to combine.

  9. Smear the frosting onto the cupcakes.

  10. **May store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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