Orange Soda Cupcakes

         Orange flavour always hold a special place in my heart...why...being from a city which is known for its   oranges,how cant i love oranges.
        My husband is an ardent lover of sodas or I may  say he is addicted to the carbonated beverages be it Coco cola,sprite or any other brands available.A trip to grocery store over the weekend  he always makes sure to buy Enough of these  till the next shopping spree.

        So this time I thought of using one of these to satisfy my immense love for baking cupcakes.These cupcakes are very refreshing with nice hint of orange flavour.

Orange soda cupcakes


Yields : 12
Ingredients
 2 Cups All purpose flour
 3/4 Cup sugar
 1 Tsp Baking powder
 1/2 Tsp Baking soda
 1/2 Tsp Salt
 1/2 Tsp Grated orange peel
 1/3 Cup oil/Butter
 1 Cup orange Soda ( Miranda,fanta)

Directions

•  Heat oven to 350 F/170 degree C .Line 12 medium sized muffin tins with cupcake/muffin liners.
•   In large bowl ,beat all the ingredients with electric mixer or hand blender on low speed for about 30 seconds.Scrap the sides of the bowl occasionally.beat for another 2 minutes.
•  Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups till 3/4 full.
•  Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
•  Remove cupcakes from the pan and allow it to cool over a cooling rack.
•  Sprinkle with powdered sugar.