Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
- 1 package white cake mix
- 1 (4 serving size) package cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 1 (3 oz.) package orange flavored Jello
- 1 1/4 cups orange juice
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two cupcake pans with paper liners. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Pour batter into liners, filling each 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Allow to cool on a rack.
Orange Creamsicle Frosting
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
Allow cream cheese and butter to stand at room temperature and soften. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, orange extract and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar. Divide frosting into two bowls, add orange food coloring to one bowl.
OMG you KNOW creamsicles are my favorite! YUMMMM! They sound like they would be good with chocolate frosting too.
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