orange creamsicle cupcakes

These cupcakes are a fun twist on the traditional orange creamsicle. They boast all the traditional flavors of orange and vanilla but in an exciting, new way. With a soft orange sponge, a tangy homemade orange curd, and topped with a fluffy marshmallow frosting, these cupcakes are sure to impress all spring and summer.

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix

orange juice

orange extract

vegetable oil

eggs

lemon juice

sugar

orange

butter, softened

vanilla extract

(7 oz) marshmallow creme

Because of the fresh curd, these cupcakes should be stored in the fridge. They are best enjoyed the same day as they are made.&nbsp;

How should the cupcakes be stored?

Yes, definitely. Feel free to swap the orange juice for lemonade. If you want to use pure lemon juice in the curd, you will need to adjust the sugar in the curd from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Can I make these lemon instead?

Heat oven to 350°F. Place a paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In a large bowl, add cake mix, 1 cup orange juice, orange extract, vegetable oil, and 3 eggs. Using a handheld mixer, beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Evenly divide the batter among muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Set aside to cool.

In a double boiler, add 1 egg, 4 egg yolks, 1/3 cup orange juice, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat, continually stirring the mixture with a heatproof spatula or whisk until the curd thickens. Remove from heat, and add 3 tablespoons softened butter. Once smooth, transfer to a bowl, and place plastic wrap directly on top of the curd. Store in the fridge until cool.&nbsp;

In a medium bowl using a handheld mixer on high speed, beat together 3/4 cup butter and powdered sugar until very fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and marshmallow creme. Beat until fully incorporated and no longer sticky.&nbsp;

Using a small spoon or cupcake corer, create a small well inside each cooled cupcake.

Fill each cupcake with orange curd, placing a piece of cored cupcake back on top to seal off the curd. Top the cupcakes with marshmallow frosting, decorating any way desired.

A favorite treat from childhood is now a delicious cupcake!

½ cups (188 g) all-purpose flour, (sifted)

orange zest

McCormick® orange extract (optional)

orange juice, (divided)

(115 g) whole milk, (room temperature)

eggs, (room temperature)

(200 g) granulated sugar

(1 stick /113 g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)

salt

baking powder

Heat oven. Prepare muffin tins.

Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare muffins tins. (This recipe yielded 15 muffins for me.)

Whisk dry ingredients.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs.

In stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream together room temperature butter and sugar on medium high&nbsp;until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and add in eggs, one at a time and mix until just blended.

Add vanilla, orange juice, and milk.

Add in vanilla, 1 tablespoon of orange juice and milk and mix for about 30 seconds on low. Slowly add in&nbsp;dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Fold in orange zest.

Remove from mixer then fold in orange zest with spatula.

Pour batter into muffin tins. Bake.

Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Transfer muffin tin to oven and bake until tops are just&nbsp;dry to the touch, 16 to 20 minutes.

Transfer muffins to wire rack.

Brush orange juice over cupcakes.

Use pastry brush to brush remaining orange juice over the top of the cupcake.

Let cupcakes cool before frosting.

Let cupcakes cool completely and dry before topping with Whipped Vanilla frosting.

Hi Amanda
Ive just discovered your page and am loving all your recipes. I made your orange creamsicle cupcakes and they were really good. I didn't even get to ice them as the kids ate them before icing. Have you ever tried making it into a full size cake? I need to make an orange cake for a friend and I wondered if it would work. If not have you got any good orange cake recipes
thanks

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