Chamomile Orange Cupcakes

10 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 dried chamomile, teabags (Elmstock)
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup raw sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half or 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 orange

Directions

  1. 1
    Set oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. 2
    Steep two chamomile teabags in 1/3 cup boiling water.
  3. 3
    Line 16 standard-size muffin cups.
  4. 4
    Grate orange rind to make approximately 1 tablespoon zest.
  5. 5
    Combine the flour with baking powder
  6. 6
    In another bowl beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  7. 7
    Add eggs, chamomile tea, zest and vanilla, beat well.
  8. 8
    Alternately stir in flour mixture and milk
  9. 9
    Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan filling three-quarters full.
  10. 10
    Bake cupcakes about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. 11
    Cool then transfer to a rack.
  12. 12
    Squeeze juice from orange to make 1/4 cup.
  13. 13
    Mix orange juice and confectioners sugar to form a glaze.
  14. 14
    Coat top of cupcake with orange glaze.
  15. 15
    Smooth with bottom of spoon.

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