ORANGE CUPCAKES

Makes 12

Ingredients:
125g unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup oange juice
zest of 2 oranges

Frosting:
175g icing sugar
few tsps of orange juice
yellow food colouring
sugar sprinklers, to decorate

Method:
1. Cream together the butter and sugar wth an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add the egg yolks. Beat well.

2. In a separate bowl combine the flour and salt.

3. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with orange juice. Fold in the orange zest.

4. With clean beaters, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whites with a rubber spatula into the batter.

5. Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full. Bake in preheated oven, 180 degreesC for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in the pan.

6. To make Frosting, mix the icing sugar with orange juice to make a smooth thick spreadable paste. Colour with 1 to 2 drops of yellow colouring. Spoon over cupcakes and ease into a smooth layer with a wetted round-bladed knife. Decorate with sprinklers and leave to harden for 30 minutes. Store in an airtight tin for up to 3 days.