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Orange Dreamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar

Orange Dreamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: orange dreamsicle cupcakes in a jar
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 Jars
Calories: 892kcal
These Orange Dreamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar are the perfect on-the-go dessert recipe! Bring these cupcakes anywhere for a sweet treat minus the mess!
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Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix Prepare as directed - but substitute 1/4 cup of the water for 1/4 cup orange juice and also add, 1 teaspoon orange extract and 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 1 drop orange food coloring optional

Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick (either unsalted or salted)
  • 8 oz cream cheese 1 block
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt if using unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice or heavy cream

Additional Filling

  • 8 oz marshmallow cream or Fluff, 1 jar

Jars

  • 1/2 pint canning jars

Instructions

Frosting

  • Beat butter in the bowl of an electric mixer until smooth. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth. Add salt (as needed), powdered sugar (one cup at a time), extracts, orange zest and juice or cream. Continue to beat 1-2 additional minute’s until fully combined, and nice and fluffy.
  • In warm weather, place frosting in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up before piping.

Assembly

  • Cut cooled cupcakes in half (horizontally)
  • Fill large 2 large piping bags (or even large ziplock bags), one with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, one with Marshmallow Fluff.
  • Put one cupcake half in the bottom of a jar.
  • Pipe a layer of Orange Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • Add another cupcake half.
  • Pipe on a layer of Marshmallow Fluff.
  • Add another cupcake half.
  • Top with a swirl of Orange Cream Cheese Frosting and sprinkles (if desired).
  • Enjoy immediately, or cover jars and keep in the refrigerator up to 2 days.

Notes

This recipe could certainly be used to make regular cupcakes (not in a jar) as well. Simply cut out a hole in the center of a baked and cooled cupcake, add a spoonful of Marshmallow Fluff, and top with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 892kcal | Carbohydrates: 185g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 140g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg