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Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 5/24/22Updated: 6/27/24

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orange creamsicle cupcakes with sprinkles on top

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes are a delicious and refreshing. They taste just like a creamsicle ice cream treat!

orange creamsicle cupcakes on a cooling rack

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

  1. It’s easy! You are using a cake mix and pudding mix for easy assembly!
  2. Full of orange flavor! Thanks to the use of fresh orange juice, zest and the orange gelatin you have lots of great flavor.
  3. Tastes like summer! What screams summer better than creamsicle!
rows of orange cupcakes on a rack

What is Creamsicle?

These cupcakes remind of my favorite childhood treat, a creamsicle (also known as a dreamsicle) It’s a frozen treat combination of orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream. Put these cupcakes at the top of your to make list if you are a creamsicle fan.

Ingredients Needed

  • Orange flavored gelatin
  • White cake mix. My favorite brand is Duncan Hines
  • Cheesecake instant pudding and pie filling mix. If you can’t find cheesecake pudding use vanilla.
  • Fresh Orange juice and zest. Squeeze an orange for best results. 
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable oil
  • Vanilla extract
  • Cream cheese, room temperature
  • Butter, room temperature. I use salted butter, if using unsalted butter add in a pinch of salt.
  • Powdered sugar
  • Orange food coloring, optional
  • White sprinkles, optional
orange cupcakes with orange frosting on top

How to Make Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

  • Combine the dry ingredients including cake mix, gelatin (minus 2 tsp which is reserved for the frosting), pudding mix.
  • Add in orange juice, eggs and oil and vanilla.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Fill muffin tins 2/3 full and bake at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting orange cupcakes

Orange Frosting Recipe

  • Allow butter and cream cheese to sit at room temperature and soften for at least an hour.
  • Cream together butter and cream cheese until soft and creamy in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer.
  • Mix in orange zest, reserved orange gelatin, vanilla and enough powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes. Use a piping bag if desired.
  • Garnish with sprinkles if desired

Tips from leigh Anne

  1. Use a scoop to put the batter into the muffin tin for evenly sized cupcakes. This is my favorite one.
  2. Be sure your orange creamsicle cupcakes are totally cooled before frosting.

Do I Need To Refrigerate Cream Cheese Frosting?

You should always refrigerate any cake or cupcake made with cream cheese frosting. It can set at room temperature for several hours though to warm up and does not need to be served cold.

adding sprinkles to orange cupcakes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will orange creamsicle cupcakes last?

After frosting them, keep them stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for 3-4 days.

Can I freeze cupcakes?

I recommend freezing them before you frost them for the best results. Stored in an airtight container they will last for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. Frost after thawing.

overhead shot of orange cupcakes

For more delicious recipes try these:

  • Creamsicle Ice Cream Pie – only 3 ingredients!
  • Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
  • Creamsicle Cookies
  • Orange Pie
  • Creamsicle Cookie Bars

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5 from 8 votes
orange cupcakes with frosting

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
These Orange Cupcakes are packed with creamy orange flavor , just like your favorite frozen ice cream treat
serves: 24 cupcakes
Prep:10 minutes minutes
Cook:17 minutes minutes
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Total:27 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 oz. package orange flavored gelatin
  • 15 oz. white cake mix
  • 3 oz. cheesecake instant pudding and pie filling mix
  • 1 1/4 cups orange juice fresh squeezed and zest from one orange for frosting
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Frosting:

  • 8 oz package cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 5-6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 2 tsp orange gelatin reserved
  • orange food coloring if desired
  • white sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Line cupcake pan with liners (makes about 24-27 cupcakes)
  • Set aside 2 tsp of the orange gelatin for frosting
  • In a bowl mix together the remaining gelatin, cake mix, pudding mix, orange juice, eggs, oil and vanilla
  • Fill muffin cups with batter – about 2/3 full
  • Bake for 18 – 20 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean
  • Cool cupcakes before frosting

Frosting:

  • Soften cream cheese and butter at room temperature for at least 30 minutes
  • In a large bowl beat butter, cream cheese, reserved gelatin, orange zest and vanilla until light and fluffy
  • Add in powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved
  • Add in orange food coloring if desired for additional color
  • Frost cupcakes and top with white sprinkles

Tips & Notes:

Be sure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting.
Keep leftover cupcakes in the refrigerator because of the cream cheese frosting.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 26g (9%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 37mg (12%) Sodium: 45mg (2%) Potassium: 38mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 26g (29%) Vitamin A: 184IU (4%) Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) Calcium: 7mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
orange cupcakes with frosting
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  1. Thelma says

    Posted on 9/3 at 3:49 am

    Do I have to use fresh squeeze orange juice

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 12/12 at 7:43 am

      For the best flavor I use fresh squeezed

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    Posted on 11/22 at 8:49 am

    These are my favorite cupcakes to make family lives them!

    Reply
  3. Tamara says

    Posted on 3/5 at 7:34 pm

    I live in Canada and we don’t have cheesecake pudding mix! Do you think I could just use plain vanilla pudding mix ?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 3/6 at 8:23 am

      Yes you can, may give a slightly different flavor but should still be delicious

      Reply
      • Tamara says

        Posted on 3/7 at 10:38 am

        Made this with Duinkerken Lemon Gluten Free Cake mix and vanilla instant pudding and they turned out great!! Used chocolate icing instead for my husbands birthday and he said you couldn’t even tell they were gluten free! Thank you!

        Reply
  4. Jennifer Hobart says

    Posted on 12/17 at 4:48 am

    I made these cupcakes in 2012 for my daughters 12th birthday. We were reminiscing about some of the favorite cakes and cupcakes that I used to make. This recipe was a hit with family and friends back then. My daughter is now a senior and wants to have them at her graduation party next spring. I was so excited to see your blog still up and running. I lost track of it with multiple moves since then. Just for old times sake, I am going to make these as part of the Christmas deserts. 🙂

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 12/17 at 8:09 am

      So glad this is a favorite for you!

      Reply
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