Orange Blossom Cupcakes

These dainty orange blossom cupcakes are sure to be a real favorite.

Orange blossom cup cakes are ideal for Christmas or for any special afternoon tea.

175g butter, softened and chopped
165g caster sugar
1 tspn finely grated orange rind
2 tblspn orange-flavored liqueur
3 eggs
150g plain flour (sifted)
1 tspn baking powder, (sifted)

1. Preheat oven to 180C (355F).

2. Line cupcake tins with cupcake papers.

3. Place the butter, sugar, orange rind and liqueur in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat for 8-10 minutes or until light and creamy.

4. Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition.

5. Add the flour and baking powder and beat until just combined.

6. Spoon mixture into cupcake tins.

7. Bake for 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center of an orange blossom cupcake comes out clean.

8. Cool on wire racks before icing.

White Chocolate Icing:
200g white chocolate, chopped
160ml (2/3 cup) cream

1. Place white chocolate and cream in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until melted and smooth.