Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Place cupcake liners in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups in a cupcake pan.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl combine the cake mix and orange Crush soda until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl.

Step 4

Pour batter into muffin cups about ¾ full.

Step 5

Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from the pan and let continue cooling on a cooling rack.

Step 7

In a medium bowl combine butter and confectioners sugar, one cup of sugar at a time. Add in orange jello, orange Crush soda, and vanilla and mix until smooth.

Step 8

Frost cupcakes and decorate as desired.