Williamsburg Orange Cake

When I asked what Mom wanted me to make her for Mother's day she said she wanted her favorite cake. So I decided to make her favorite cake into cupcakes!!! They turned out super yummy!!!

Cupcakes
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 c butter
1/4 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup golden raisins cut up
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Frosting
1/2 cup butter room temperature
4 to 5 cups powdered sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Preheat oven to 350. Line the muffin pan with cupcake liners. Beat all of the ingredients together in a large bowl for 30 seconds on low speed, then beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Spoon batter into muffin pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool them on a wire rack.

To prepare the frosting, cream the butter and sugar together then add in the orange juice and orange peel and mix until you reach your desired consistiency. Frost your cupcakes and enjoy!!!

Now I added an extra touch and melted almond bark and made little heats for the tops!!!