Blue Curacao Cupcakes: Bring the Beach Flavors of the Dutch Caribbean to the Dessert Table. Dushi!

blue curacao

🥗Healthier: blue agave syrup

💰Cheaper: blue raspberry syrup

Blue agave syrup offers a lower-calorie option, while blue raspberry syrup is more affordable.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative, while margarine is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess, and ricotta is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be less expensive for baking.

Preheat the oven to 320-325°F (160°C).

Prepare cupcake liners in a cupcake pan.

In a stand mixer, cream together room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar until combined.

Add 4 eggs and orange zest to the mixture and blend until incorporated.

Add a generous tablespoon of candied orange peel, self-rising flour, and orange juice, then mix until smooth.

Add a small amount of salt to the batter and mix again.

Use an ice cream scoop to fill the cupcake liners with batter.

Bake the cupcakes for 20-30 minutes, checking for browning on top.

Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and Crisco vegetable shortening and mix until a paste forms.

Add room temperature butter to the mixture and continue mixing until incorporated.

Add 1 tablespoon of blue curacao to the frosting and mix well.

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