Orange Jello Cupcakes with Orange Soda Frosting Recipe
These bright and flavorful Orange Cupcakes combine a moist white cake base with vibrant orange soda and orange-flavored Jello for a citrusy twist. Topped with a fluffy, homemade orange frosting, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for any festive occasion or a delightful everyday dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 cup orange soda
- 6 tablespoons orange flavored Jello mix
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange soda
- 2 tablespoons orange flavored Jello mix
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners and set aside.
- Combine Cake Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the white cake mix, 6 tablespoons of orange flavored Jello mix, eggs, oil, and 1 cup orange soda.
- Mix Batter: Mix on low speed until ingredients are combined. Increase speed to medium and continue mixing for 1 to 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Pour the batter into the prepared liners, filling each about halfway to two-thirds full. This recipe yields 18 cupcakes.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: In the stand mixer bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons orange flavored Jello mix, and 3 tablespoons orange soda.
- Mix Frosting: Blend on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed and beat until the frosting is light, fluffy, and creamy. Scrape the bowl frequently to ensure even mixing.
- Pipe Frosting: Transfer the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Once the cupcakes have fully cooled, pipe a generous swirl of frosting on each cupcake.
Notes
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- Use fresh orange flavored Jello mix for the best citrus flavor.
- For a more intense orange flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of orange zest to the batter and frosting.
- You can substitute orange soda with a citrus-flavored soda if orange soda is unavailable.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
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