Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of your childhood with these delightful Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes. Bursting with a moist vanilla base and topped with a zesty orange buttercream, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to summer picnics. Their vibrant hue and refreshing taste are sure to impress your guests and make every gathering a little sweeter. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, you can customize them with colorful toppings or serve them alongside your favorite ice cream. With 24 servings, they’re perfect for sharing and spreading joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3.4 oz box of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (slightly beaten)
- 2 tsp Adams Extract vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 4 cups Dixie Crystal's powdered sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp Adams Extract orange extract
- 2–4 tbsp orange juice
- Orange Gel Coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare two cupcake pans with liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and warm water. Mix until well combined.
- Fill each cupcake well about two-thirds full; this will yield about 24 cupcakes.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a cooling rack before frosting.
- For the frosting, cream unsalted butter, then add orange zest and extract. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and orange juice until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg