DREAMY ORANGE CUPCAKES

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These cupcakes blend two of my favorite flavors: orange and vanilla! Reminiscent of a childhood ice cream pop treat, these cupcakes will make you feel like a kid again!

Provided by MrsFisher0729

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Holiday

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (18.25 ounce) package orange cake mix
¾ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope dry whipped topping mix (such as Dream Whip®)
¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 (13 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
½ cup vegetable shortening
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 drops orange paste food coloring, or as desired
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat together the orange cake mix, creamy salad dressing, whipped topping mix, 3/4 cup orange juice, eggs, and 2 tablespoons orange zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until mixture is moist, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, then increase speed to medium and continue beating until well blended, about 2 minutes more. Fill the prepared cupcake cups about 2/3 full of batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  • To make cream topping: Beat the marshmallow creme, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup shortening in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Top each cooled cupcake with a 1/2-inch thick layer of the cream topping, using a knife to spread the the topping flat. Allow about 1/2 inch of the orange cupcake to show below the white layer.
  • To make orange butter cream: Beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup shortening together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in 1/4 cup orange juice, zest of 1 orange, vanilla extract, and food coloring until well combined. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  • Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, and pipe a decorative layer of orange butter cream, ending in a peak, over the cream topping on the cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 278.2 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

Keren Amoah
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I highly recommend these cupcakes. You won't be disappointed.


Ivie
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These cupcakes are a must-try for any orange lover.


Roy Rivers
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cupcakes are amazing.


Muzakir Shah
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These cupcakes are so addictive. I can't stop eating them.


fire ball GAMING
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I love the orange frosting on these cupcakes. It's so creamy and delicious.


Steven Chisholm
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These cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Coraline Hawks
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out beautifully.


ronak Tharu
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.


Nasir Chohan
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. I could eat them every day.


Aseleku Mark
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Adela Labudov√°
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I love that these cupcakes are made with fresh oranges. It really gives them a delicious flavor.


Nihad Yt
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These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party. They're not too big and not too small.


Md Fuad
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I made these cupcakes with my kids and they had a blast. They loved helping me measure the ingredients and stir the batter.


Ana Cortez
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I'm not a big fan of orange, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Md ravvi
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Alfheidur Davidsdottir
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Ajmal A R
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These cupcakes were absolutely delicious! The orange flavor was perfect, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.