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Orange Crush Cupcakes

I love doctoring box cake mixes and quite frankly this doctored cake mix recipe for orange crush cupcakes is the bomb. It's got bright citrus flavours and results in a divine, fluffy cupcake.

 

I love doctoring box cake mixes and quite frankly this doctored cake mix recipe for orange crush cupcakes is the bomb. It’s got bright citrus flavours and results in a divine, fluffy cupcake.

 

I love doctoring box cake mixes and quite frankly this doctored cake mix recipe for orange crush cupcakes is the bomb. It's got bright citrus flavours and results in a divine, fluffy cupcake.

 

I used the PC Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Cake Baking Mix as I think it has the most amazing flavour but any vanilla or white cake mix will work.

 

I love doctoring box cake mixes and quite frankly this doctored cake mix recipe for orange crush cupcakes is the bomb. It's got bright citrus flavours and results in a divine, fluffy cupcake.

 

Whip up a dozen of these sensational treats and they are sure to disappear in no time.

 

I love doctoring box cake mixes and quite frankly this doctored cake mix recipe for orange crush cupcakes is the bomb. It's got bright citrus flavours and results in a divine, fluffy cupcake. 

Orange Crush Cupcakes

Yields: 12 Cupcakes

Ingredients:

1 Box White Cake Mix
2 Large Eggs
1/2 Cup Butter, softened
1 Cup Orange Crush
1 Tbsp Orange Extract
3-6 drops yellow food dye (optional)
1-2 drop red food dye (optional)

Frosting:

1 Cup Butter, Softened
3 Cups Powdered Sugar
2 Tbsp Orange Extract

Orange slices, for garnish

 

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.

Using an electric mixer beat all cu[cake ingredients together until smooth.

Spoon the batter into the paper liners.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.

Transfer to a cooling rack.

For the Frosting:

To make the frosting, cream the butter until fluffy. Sift in the powdered sugar, add the orange extract and beat until smooth.

Swirl the frosting over the completely cooled cupcakes and garnish with a fresh orange slice.

 

I love doctoring box cake mixes and quite frankly this doctored cake mix recipe for orange crush cupcakes is the bomb. It's got bright citrus flavours and results in a divine, fluffy cupcake.

 

 

Orange Crush Cupcakes

Orange Crush Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 Box White Cake Mix
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Butter, softened
  • 1 Cup Orange Crush
  • 1 Tbsp Orange Extract
  • 3-6 drops yellow food dye, optional
  • 1-2 drop red food dye, optional

Frosting

  • 1 Cup Butter, Softened
  • 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Orange Extract
  • Orange slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Using an electric mixer beat all cu[cake ingredients together until smooth.
  3. Spoon the batter into the paper liners.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  5. Transfer to a cooling rack.

For the Frosting

  1. To make the frosting, cream the butter until fluffy. Sift in the powdered sugar, add the orange extract and beat until smooth.
  2. Swirl the frosting over the completely cooled cupcakes and garnish with a fresh orange slice.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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I love doctoring box cake mixes and quite frankly this doctored cake mix recipe for orange crush cupcakes is the bomb. It's got bright citrus flavours and results in a divine, fluffy cupcake.

 

Adrianna Flores

Saturday 26th of September 2020

Tried this recipe and they taste great but for some reason they came out so flat. All I can think is maybe i over mixed?

Sabine

Monday 5th of June 2017

But they would be runny the only one box of cake mix and a Coke and a crush how could It cook

Elizabeth

Tuesday 6th of June 2017

The Crush literally just replaces milk? Eggs and oil still get added to the mix. Really confused over your confusion?

Stephanie LaPlante

Wednesday 8th of March 2017

These cupcakes sound absolutely delicious! This is definitely a recipe I want to try.

Ellouisa

Sunday 19th of February 2017

Hello from the Netherlands! These look great! I was wondering which tip you use to make the swirl, it's Just gorgeous! Thank you very much!

Elizabeth

Sunday 19th of February 2017

Hi Ellouisa, I used a Wilton 1M! Thank you! :)

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