ORANGE MARMALADE-RICOTTA CUPCAKES W/ MARMALADE BUTTERCREAM FROS

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Orange Marmalade-Ricotta Cupcakes W/ Marmalade Buttercream Fros image

This recipe is an Anne Byrn creation. Anne Byrn is better known as "The Cake Doctor" who says, "Think outside of the box". Her many cookbooks teach how to transform store-bought cake mixes into, cheesecakes, coffee cakes, cookies and much more.

Provided by JTsMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 20 cupcakes, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4 ounce) white cake mix
1 cup orange juice
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Insert paper liners into 20 muffin cups; set aside.
  • Beat cake mix, 1 cup orange juice, and next 5 ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer until combined.
  • Scrape sides of bowl with spatula, and beat at medium speed 2 minutes or until batter is thick and well combined.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup batter into each liner.
  • Bake at 350° for 18 to 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Brush tops of warm cupcakes evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons orange juice.
  • Let cool in pans on wire racks 5 minutes.
  • Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.
  • Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon of Marmalade Buttercream Frosting on each cupcake.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container up to 3 days, up to a week in refrigerator, or (unfrosted) up to 6 months in freezer.
  • To Make Buttercream Frosting:.
  • Beat first 3 ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until combined.
  • Gradually add orange juice, beating at medium speed 30 seconds or until frosting is spreadable.
  • Beat at medium-high 30 seconds or until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 230.6, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 34.1, Protein 3.5

Asad Rind
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These cupcakes were delicious! The orange marmalade flavor was perfect and the ricotta cheese made them so moist. I will definitely be making these again.


tsholofelo mokoena
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the marmalade buttercream frosting was amazing. I'll definitely be making that again.


Woju Oluwa
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. The orange marmalade flavor was nice and the ricotta cheese made them extra moist.


Naya Tufan50
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture.


Namutebi Vivian
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These cupcakes were delicious! The orange marmalade flavor was subtle and the ricotta cheese gave them a lovely texture. The marmalade buttercream frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Alisha Nelson
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cupcakes turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ayomide Lamikuti
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. The orange marmalade flavor was nice and the ricotta cheese made them extra moist.


Biniyam Aregie
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a favorite. They're moist and flavorful, and the marmalade buttercream frosting is to die for. I highly recommend them!


Faryan Ahmed Sajib
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used store-bought marmalade and it worked perfectly. The marmalade buttercream frosting is a must-try!


segunfunmi david
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I'm not a huge fan of orange marmalade, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The ricotta cheese mellowed out the tanginess of the marmalade and the buttercream frosting was divine.


Amir Mustaq
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These cupcakes were a hit at my tea party! The orange marmalade flavor was delightful and the ricotta cheese gave them a moist and tender crumb. The marmalade buttercream frosting was the perfect finishing touch.