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Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

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June 17, 2011 By Leigh Anne51 Comments

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Sail Away Graduation Party

One of the new recipes I tried for the Sail Away party was Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes.  I am a total sucker for anything with the word creamsicle in the title! I picked a fun new cupcake magazine at the grocery store and there are so many I want to try but I knew as soon as I saw it that the Orange Creamsicle would be the first.

Sail Away Graduation Party

The frosting on these cupcakes is over the top yummy!  It is an orange cream cheese, so good.

Sail Away Graduation Party

The recipe uses orange gelatin in combination with real orange juice and it makes for just the right amount of orangeness.

Sail Away Graduation Party

The recipe calls for tinting the frosting orange but since orange didn’t really go with the color scheme of the party I just left the frosting white and added some fun little white sprinkles.

This cupcake and it ‘s lovely orangeness would be perfect for lots of different events – a wedding, baby or bridal shower, birthday or just because.  I vote for just because.

Sail Away Graduation Party

If you are an orange creamsicle fan put these at the top of your To Try list!  Don’t worry the recipe for the chocolate peanut butter cupcakes is coming next week.

Sail Away Graduation Party

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Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
Ingredients
  • 1 3 oz. package orange flavored gelatin
  • 1 2 layer size white cake mix
  • 1 small box of cheesecake instant pudding and pie filling mix
  • 1 1/4 C orange juice
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 C vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Frosting:
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese
  • 1/2 C butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 5-6 C powdered sugar
  • Reserved orange gelatin
  • 1 tsp finely shredded orange peel
  • orange food coloring if desired
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Line cupcake pan with liners (makes about 24-27 cupcakes)
  3. Set aside 2 tsp of the orange gelatin for frosting
  4. In a bowl mix together the remaining gelatin, cake mix, pudding mix, orange juice, eggs, oil and vanilla
  5. Fill muffin cups with batter - about 2/3 full
  6. Bake for 18 - 20 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean
  7. Cool cupcakes before frosting
Frosting:
  1. Soften cream cheese and butter at room temperature for at least 30 minutes
  2. In a large bowl beat butter, cream cheese, reserved gelatin, orange peel and vanilla until light and fluffy
  3. Add in powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved
  4. Add in orange food coloring if desired

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  1. 1
    Emily says:
    June 17, 2011 at 6:20 am

    Hi Leigh Anne,

    I just discovered your blog, and I’m so glad that I did! Your posts are so inventive and inspiring. I look forward to being a follower!

    -Emily

    Reply
    • 1.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      June 17, 2011 at 9:44 pm

      Welcome Emily – glad you found me!

      Reply
  2. 2
    [email protected] says:
    June 17, 2011 at 6:23 am

    You are KILLING my diet ;), but I have to try these! The combination of orange and cream is my favorite! If you ever get to Atlanta, you must eat at their legendary fast-food restaurant called The Varsity and try the Frosted Orange. So yummy!

    Reply
    • 2.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      June 17, 2011 at 9:43 pm

      I have a good friend in Atlanta I’d love to get out and visit – now another reason to go!!

      Reply
  3. 3
    Heather says:
    June 17, 2011 at 10:19 am

    Good thing I got this post before I headed out to do my groceries for the weekend – the ingredients are on the list and will be on the Father’s Day menu. They look and sound yummy!

    Reply
  4. 4
    Wendy B says:
    June 17, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    Thank you again. Another recipe to try, hopefully this weekend.

    Reply
  5. 5
    Karen says:
    June 17, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    I have a big orange cream fan at my house. This might be need on the try it soon list. THANKS!!

    Reply
  6. 6
    Mary Kathryn says:
    June 17, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    When I think of orange creamsicle I think of my mom. However, she does have some food restrictions these days so I am trying to think of some things I could substitute it out with to get a good result. I won’t see her till she comes for the babies’ birth so I have four months! 🙂 Thanks.

    Reply
    • 6.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      June 17, 2011 at 9:42 pm

      What are her food restrictions? I’ve been working with food restrictions a lot lately with Cali.

      Reply
      • …
        Mary Kathryn says:
        June 17, 2011 at 10:04 pm

        I figured you could sympathize. Hers are more of her choice so I am sure she would cave for a little treat made by her daughter- just once. 🙂 But she stays away from gluten, dairy, and artificial sugars.

        Reply
        • …
          Kristen says:
          October 14, 2012 at 8:26 pm

          Hi! I was wondering if there was an answer about the food restrictions. My mother is lactose intolerant and therefore would not be able to have the pudding mix in the cupcakes. I can modify the frosting myself, but was wondering what to use as a substitute for the pudding mix?

          Reply
          • …
            Leigh Anne says:
            October 14, 2012 at 9:38 pm

            Kristen, Not sure what to substitute so I would probably just leave out the pudding mix.

          • …
            Jocelyne Santos says:
            October 3, 2014 at 4:58 pm

            The pudding mix is just added to add extra moisture to the cake mix. I’ve seen people use an extra egg, or applesauce.

            However, the most popular are pudding mix, sour cream, or plain yogurt.

            I’m sure if you find gluten free recipes they will provide some alternatives. Good luck!

  7. 7
    Dawn says:
    June 17, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Don loves Dreyers orange cream fruit bars. These would make a yummy Father’s Day dessert.
    I tried them at the graduation party and they were sooo good!

    Reply
  8. 8
    Tina says:
    June 18, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    I don’t go gaga on eating cupcakes but I LOVE looking at them. But my favorite color is orange and one of my favorite fruits is orange, so I might just hunt for orange-flavored cupcakes in my city!

    Reply
  9. 9
    Miley says:
    November 23, 2011 at 10:17 am

    My coworker made these awhile back and I fell in love with them!! Im beginning to learn how to bake more and always feel uneasy about doing a new recipe. Making these right now for Thanksgiving tomorrow. My house smells unbelievable! Hopefully I don’t eat them all! Thanks for the awesome and super easy recipe.

    Reply
    • 9.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      November 23, 2011 at 11:09 am

      Enjoy your cupcakesI and happy thanksgiving

      Reply
  10. 10
    Hope says:
    January 30, 2012 at 11:48 am

    I found these after googling cupcake ideas this weekend and of course sent my husband out to get the ingredients. Seriously, one of the best cupcakes I have ever had. I cannot stop eating them! haha!

    Reply
  11. 11
    Lori says:
    April 21, 2012 at 12:38 am

    In your recipe – is it 1/4 cup of orange juice or 1 1/4 cups? Thanks

    Reply
    • 11.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      April 21, 2012 at 9:49 pm

      It is 1 1/4 C orange juice

      Reply
  12. 12
    Amy says:
    May 9, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    Very good. However, I think next time I’ll add more orange gelatin. I made a double batch and I can barely taste the orange.

    Reply
  13. 13
    Lindsey says:
    May 14, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    Made these this past weekend for my students today… and they loved it!!! They asked me why I became a teacher when I should have been a chef/baker. 🙂 Thanks for the awesome recipe!!!

    http://www.toddlindsey.com/2012/05/orange-creamsicle-cupcakes.html

    Reply
  14. 14
    Cory says:
    June 6, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    To intensify the orange flavor, I use orange cake mix and it is awesome! Wouldn’t change a single thing. Made them for a bridal shower and had NO leftovers 🙂

    Reply
    • 14.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      June 6, 2012 at 2:02 pm

      Great idea on using the orange cake mix. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    • 14.2
      Theresa says:
      April 30, 2014 at 11:22 am

      Mine turned out okay but I too would like more orange. I will use orange cake mix next time. I also added two teaspoons of orange extract to the icing.

      Reply
  15. 15
    Peggy Eddy says:
    June 14, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Leigh Anne,
    I have one thing to say. “You Are Amazing” Thank you for all of your ideas and tips!
    Peggy

    Reply
    • 15.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      June 14, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you! So glad you enjoy the blog!

      Reply
  16. 16
    Melissa says:
    June 25, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I found you via pinterest and when I saw this recipe I just knew I had to make them right away. I made these a few weeks ago and everyone loved them! And by everyone, I mean our family of 3, my next door neighbors, and some of my hubby’s co-workers. Needless to say, I am making them again for my daughter’s birthday party this weekend 🙂 This is such a yummy and easy recipe – thank you SO much!!

    Reply
    • 16.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      June 25, 2012 at 11:33 am

      So glad you found the recipe and that you enjoyed it! It is one of my favorites

      Reply
  17. 17
    Kathy Perrins says:
    July 1, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    I hate to show my ignorance, but here it is..what are those amazing white dots on the frosting?

    Reply
    • 17.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      July 1, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      They are called non-pareils and you will find them in the cake decorating section of your store – with the sprinkles. Aren’t they cute!?

      Reply
  18. 18
    Patti says:
    August 22, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    I was wondering how to make the frosting firmer to pipe on the cupcakes. I sampled these to try for a baby shower and I loved them, so I will be making these for sure. But my frosting was so runny. I don’t want to change it because it was so good. Help?

    Reply
    • 18.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      August 22, 2012 at 1:50 pm

      Just add in some more sugar to make the frosting stiffer. Make sure butter is soft but not too soft. Enjoy!

      Reply
  19. 19
    Vivian says:
    August 31, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    What is reserved gelatin ?

    Reply
    • 19.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      August 31, 2012 at 10:09 pm

      It is the orange gelatin that is leftover from the cupcakes.

      Reply
  20. 20
    Cupcake Daily Blog says:
    November 29, 2012 at 12:41 am

    Absolutely lovely!! Thanks for sharing….

    Reply
  21. 21
    Lindsay @ Cupcake Nom says:
    January 1, 2013 at 2:53 am

    These look gorgeous, I love orange. Can’t wait to give these a go. Yummy!

    Reply
  22. 22
    Denise says:
    June 28, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Do you use the OJ in place of the water on the cake mix box?

    Reply
    • 22.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      June 28, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      Just add in what the directions on the blog have you add into the cake mix. You do not follow the directions on the back of the cake mix box.

      Reply
  23. 23
    LOLA says:
    December 1, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    is the orange creamiscle cupcakes nut free?

    Reply
    • 23.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      December 1, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      yes they are – there are no nuts listed in recipe

      Reply
  24. 24
    Gladys marquez says:
    May 10, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    I’ve tried these and they are definitely a keeper recipe. I would like to know if the cupcakes can be frozen and frosted,at a later day. My granddaughter wants these for her sweet 16 birthday rather than the traditional cake.

    Reply
  25. 25
    Gladys marquez says:
    May 10, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    I’ve tried these and they are definitely a keeper recipe. I would like to know if the cupcakes can be frozen and froste at a later day. My granddaughter wants these for her sweet 16 birthday rather than the traditional cake.

    Reply
    • 25.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      May 12, 2015 at 7:31 am

      Gladys, I haven’t frozen them but they should freeze fine.

      Reply
  26. 26
    Jennifer Hobart says:
    December 17, 2017 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
    • 26.1
      Leigh Anne says:
      December 17, 2017 at 8:09 am

      So glad this is a favorite for you!

      Reply

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