Ricotta-Orange Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Name: Ricotta-Orange Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temp; 1 c. granulated sugar; 1 tbsp. grated orange zest plus 2 Tbsp orange juice and more orange zest for topping; 2 large eggs, at room temp; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/2 c. Homemade Ricotta or store-bought ricotta, at room temp, stirred before using; 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temp; 1/3 c. Homemade Ricotta or store-bought ricotta, at room temp, stirred before using; 3 1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp. kosher salt