Orange Dreamcicle Cupcakes

Orange Dreamcicles are one of those awesome treats that just scream summer. The combination of slightly tart orange and sweet creamy vanilla just can't be beat, and making them inside fresh orange rinds makes them extra special (and delicious).

Get baking folks! A 3-month PRO Membership will go to the first person to try these out and post photos below! (awesome photo, aliciaL_77 - thanks for giving them a try and sharing your gorgeous cupcakes!)

Step 1: You'll Need. . .

Orange Cake
Software:

• 1 egg white, room temperature
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (use some from the tops of one of your prepared oranges)
• 1 teaspoon orange juice (use some from your scooped oranges)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 3 large oranges (pick ones that have nice smooth skin) (Note: I wrongly decided that my oranges were particularly large and only used two - this led to some pretty serious orange explosions. Err on the safe side and go with 3 oranges and don't over-fill them)
• (optional) food coloring (red and yellow, or orange if you have it)
• (optional) orange sugar or sprinkles for decoration

Hardware:

• Mixing bowl
• Small bowl
• Electric mixer (or mixing implement of your choice)
• Muffin tin
• Foil
• Knife and spoon (or you can just use your fingers)
• Measuring cups and spoons

Cream Cheese Frosting
Software:

• 1/2 (4 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• Splash vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon orange juice

Hardware:

• Mixing bowl
• Electric mixer (or mixing implement of your choice)
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Pastry bag

Comments

[Football viking boy]

Great idea, I am hungry just looking @ those

[shesparticular]

You should give them a shot!

[deathnotx101]

Every time I look at the news letter in my inbox I'm always amazed at the human capacity for creativity/imagination. You are brilliant, thankx for sharing!

[shesparticular]

That is so nice of you to say, thanks!

[jamfisch]

I remember these from my childhood. If you keep the top and wrap them in tinfoil they can be "baked" in the fire. The rind keeps them from burning. SOO Yummy

[shesparticular]

That sounds awesome!

[rmunoz]

very creative!

[shesparticular]

Thanks so much!

[aliciaL_77]

My try at them. I thin k they turned out well and they are yummy too!

[shesparticular]

These look so great - thank you for sharing them! So glad you enjoyed them!

[lovely_jessye]

looks yum! 5 stars!=]

[shesparticular]

Thank you!

[Ex Machina]

Bonus points for HARDWARE and SOFTWARE!

[shesparticular]

Thanks! Awesome username!

[Mrballeng]

You are such a good cook.

[shesparticular]

That it so nice of you to say, thank you!

[iminthebathroom]

OK, now these are awesome!

[shesparticular]

Thank you!!