Moist Orange Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 400g sugar
- 375ml oil
- 400ml orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 580g wheat flour
- 3g salt
- 25g baking powder (1 sachet)
For the Syrup
- 125ml orange juice
- 50g sugar
Method
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together for 3 minutes.
- Add the oil and continue beating for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the orange juice and orange zest, mixing well.
- Gradually add the sifted wheat flour, salt, and baking powder to the mixture. Stir until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Divide the batter evenly into three 16 cm molds that have been greased and floured, or lined with baking paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 45 minutes.
- To prepare the syrup, combine the orange juice and sugar in a container and microwave for 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Allow the cakes to cool, then run a spatula around the edges and remove them from the molds.
- Brush the cakes with the prepared orange syrup.
- Serve and enjoy your moist orange cupcakes!