Monday, January 24, 2011

Orange & Ginger Cupcakes



Cupcakes:
2 c all purpose flour
2/3 c sugar
1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum free)
1 tsp flax seed meal (golden)
1/2 tsp Ginger powder

1/2 c veg Margarine (smart balance or such)
1 c Soy or non-dairy milk
1/4 c oil
1/2 Orange - juiced
1/2 Lemon - juiced
1 inch Ginger root pressed in garlic press - use pulp and juice

Icing:
1/4 c Margarine
4-6 c Powdered Sugar
2 tbsp Orange Juice
1/2 tsp Orange zest
1/2 inch Ginger root juiced in Garlic press


Mix All dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix all liquids and add into the bowl. Mix well. Line your cupcake pan with cute paper liners and bake for about 15 min on 350F. Check with tooth pick if dry in the middle.
Makes 16 large cupcakes.

Whip all the icing items together and let the cupcakes cool well before dressing up.
Enjoy!