Orange blossom cupcakes

Name: Orange blossom cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1/2 c vanilla yogurt; 2/3 c soy milk; 1/2 c canola oil; 3/4 c and 2 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp orange flower water; 1 c and 2 tbsp flour; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/3 c finely chopped pistachios; 1/2 c shortening; 1/2 c unsalted butter; 3 1/2 c powdered sugar; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla; 1/4 c soymilk; 1 tbsp orange flower water

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Very Easy

35 min

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time20 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Get your muffin pan ready with cupcake liners. In a large mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, milk, oil, sugar, and flower water flavoring.
Put the next five ingredients in a sifter and sift those into the liquid mixture. Add the nuts if you like. Stir gently just until combined.
Pour into cupcake liners til they are 3/4 full. Bake 20 minutes or until done. Cool on wire racks before frosting.
Beat the shortening and butter together in a mixer bowl until fluffy. Add the sugar and start mixer on low until the sugar is combined. Then beat on med until fluffy again.
Add flavorings and milk, beat another minute. Put frosting in piping bag if you want swirls, otherwise, just spread on with a spatula. Garnish with sprinkles, nuts, edible flowers, etc.