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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 16 ounces chopped pitted dates
PREPARATION:
Beat butter and sugar until light; beat in eggs. Add vanilla, orange zest and orange juice, beat until blended. Slowly beat in about 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the soda, and salt. Blend in buttermilk, then beat in remaining flour until smooth and well blended. Stir in chopped dates. Fill prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake cupcakes for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Makes about 20 cupcakes.
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