Creamsicle Cupcakes

These cupcakes are moist and delicious. The only thing I would change is I would actually buy orange extract. I had hoped that by boiling down a cup of orange soda, to about 2 to 3 tablespoons. It would be strong enough to give me the flavor I wanted. Even though the creamsicle flavor is very mild, these cupcakes were very good. I feel sure that if I used extract, they would be outstanding.

Ingredients:
1 cup orange soda
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange extract
1 & 1/3 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt

Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line cupcake tins with paper.

2. Combine the orange soda and vinegar and let stand for a few minutes.

3. Add in the sugar and oil, whisking vigorously until slightly frothy.

4. Integrate your extracts, and gently introduce the flour, along with the baking powder, soda, and salt. Be careful not to over mix.

5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepare tins. Fill liners approximately 3.4 of the way to the top. Bake for about 18-22 minutes. Very important to let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Ingredients for Whipped Frosting:
16 ounces of heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract

Directions:
1. Whip cream until soft peaks form.

2. Add confectioners' sugar and extract. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto cupcakes.