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Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar

There are hundreds of ways to bake and display cupcakes, but one of my favorites is in a jar. They are perfect to serve at a luncheon, or dinner party, to give as a gift or simply make an ordinary cupcake look impressive.

These Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar are not only delicious, they are easy to make! With Spring Desserts and Memorial Day on everyone’s mind, these cupcakes are a must have!

Stay tuned for a delicious giveaway brought to you by Pillsbury Baking, but first let’s get baking!

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar :: Recipe on HoosierHomemade.com

Let me show you how to create this beautiful and delicious treat…

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar :: Recipe on HoosierHomemade.com

Starting with the new Pillsbury seasonal flavor Orangesicle Cake Mix, I added my usual ingredients to make it taste more like homemade.

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar :: Recipe on HoosierHomemade.com

Then the zest of 1 large orange to give it a little more flavor.

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar :: Recipe on HoosierHomemade.com

The frosting is also from the new Pillsbury seasonal flavors, Orangesicle and it’s mixed with a little whipped topping.

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar :: Recipe on HoosierHomemade.com

Any glass jar will work, I like the half pint size, they hold 1 cupcake perfectly. After the cupcakes are cooled, use a serrated knife and cut into thirds. Fit a decorator bag with a large round tip and fill with Orangesicle frosting. Layer the cupcake and frosting, finishing with the frosting and topping it off with a candy orange slice.

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar :: Recipe on HoosierHomemade.com

Tie the jars with a pretty ribbon and you have a delicious treat for a special occasion or to simply make any day special!

Celebrate Every Day with these tips…

  1. Dress up an ordinary store bought cookie or cake with fresh fruit, it goes together in minutes.
  2. Pack up lunch or dinner and take it to the park. Enjoy the fresh Spring air.
  3. Slice oranges, lemons and limes into a pitcher of water for a fresh drink.

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Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar

Yield: 19-21 cupcakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes

Simple but impressive dessert for a special occasion or to make any day special. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

  • 1 Pillsbury Orangesicle Cake Mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk {splash of vinegar in a measuring, fill with milk and let set a couple minutes}
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • Zest of 1 large orange

Frosting

  • 2 cans Pillbury Orangesicle Frosting
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Candy Orange Slices {optional}

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners
  2. Combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, oil and orange zest until well mixed
  3. Divide into cupcake liners about 2/3 full
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, let cool
  5. Combine frosting and whipped topping until smooth
  6. Fit a decorator bag with a large round tip and fill with frosting
  7. Slice cupcakes with a serrated knife into thirds
  8. Layer cupcakes and frosting in a glass jar
  9. Finish with frosting and add candy orange if you like

Notes

If you don't want to serve in a jar, simply decorate the cupcakes and serve.

Disclosure: Products for review were provided by Pillsbury. I received a sample of the products for the purpose of this review and to facilitate a giveaway.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Pillsbury.

150 Comments

  1. I love Strawberry Shortcake~yum!

  2. I love Ambrosia in the spring & summer.

  3. Blueberry cobbler is my favorite!

  4. My favorite Spring dessert would be strawberry tarts. 🙂 But I gotta try your orange creamscicle cupcakes in a jar, they might be my new favorite.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  5. My favorite Spring dessert would be strawberry tarts. 🙂 But I gotta try your orange creamscicle cupcakes in a jar, they might be my new favorite.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  7. wow…AND yum…this sounds delish…Creamsicle a childhood fave…the keylime cake mix looks great too.
    ONE of my fave lighter summertime desserts and a long held family deep south tradition is our pea pickin cake! My grandma’s family have farmed for over 200 years in Georgia (Georgee) 🙂 , mostly tobacco, cotton and pecans (pee cans) 🙂 …The women folk were not only required to be in the fields to help during harvest but to also prepare dinner and supper too. Therefore, pea pickin cake was created, because it was a light cake…perfect after Pickin in the hot fields all day…and quick to come together too. Thanks.

  8. Mary Happymommy says:

    I love strawberries and whipped cream in the spring!

  9. my fav is strawberry shortcake with homemade poundcake

  10. Tabitha P. says:

    i love lemon meringe!

  11. While I love a good creamsicle recipe, I have to say my favorite spring desserts involve fresh strawberries!!

  12. These look delicious!

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