Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar4 egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon orange extract2 cups cake flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/3 cup water1/3 cup orange juiceOrange Buttercream Frosting or frosting of your choice
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and orange juice, beating well after each addition.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes.
