Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

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These light and fluffy Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes are filled with a marshmallowy creme filling and topped with a sweet orange vanilla cream cheese frosting! It’s like eating an Orange Creamsicle in cupcake form!

 

INGREDIENTS

Cupcakes:

1 (16.25 oz) box white cake mix

1 (3 oz) box orange gelatin, less 2 Tablespoons to use for frosting

3 egg whites

2 Tablespoons orange zest (about one large orange)

3/4 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

 

Filling:

2 teaspoons hot water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme

1/2 cup (115g) shortening

1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

8 ounces cream cheese

1 teaspoon vanilla

5-6 cups powdered sugar*

2 Tablespoons orange gelatin

1-2 Tablespoons milk or cream

Orange sprinkles, optional

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

For full instructions you can go to abajillianrecipes.com.