nikki's "spring has sprung" cupcakes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Nikki Fisher
Riverside, CA

This is a recipe I created one day when I wanted something quick and different. These little cups of sunshine really take your tastebuds on vacation. You gotta make the frosting to go with them it leaves an amazingly refreshing aftertaste. Enjoy.

(1 rating)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For nikki's "spring has sprung" cupcakes

  • 1 box
    duncan hines pineapple cake mix
  • 1/4 c
    white sugar
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    freshly grated orange peel
  • 1/4 c
    canola oil
  • 1/4 c
    soft butter (do not use margarine)
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    orange juice (i used fresh squeezed)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    orange extract

How To Make nikki's "spring has sprung" cupcakes

  • 1
    In mixing bowl combine cake mix, sugar and grated orange peel on slow speed until combined. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix on slow speed one minute, then increase speed to medium and mix for 2 more minutes. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool completely and frost with Nikki's Creamy Citrus Frosting. Enjoy!!!

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