Orangesicle Cupcakes

Orange cremesicles happen to be one of my favorite summer treats along with cupcakes, so what better way to enjoy the two but to put them together. This morning I decided I would tackle these cupcakes and off to the store I headed with Alex. What did I find when I got there? Orange cake mix! Score, way less work for the same outcome! However a few twists later and you have a boyfriend recommended A+ cupcake. So here it is everyone the most delicious cupcake I have ever had. The perfect combination between summertime sweet and  deliciously moist cake!

Orangesicle Cupcakes

For the Cupcakes

1 Box Orange Cake Mix

3 Eggs

1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil

1 1/3 Cups Water

1 tsp. Vanilla

For the Frosting

3 Cups Confectioners Sugar

1 Stick Unsalted Butter

3 Tbsp. Orange Juice Concentrate

1 tsp. Vanilla

Mix all cupcake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Once smooth pour immediately into your cupcake pans. A little less than 1/3 cup of batter is the perfect amount for each serving. Bake on 325 for 17-19 minutes or until you can stick a fork in and it comes out clean. Put them in the fridge and make your frosting while they cool.

Combine all frosting ingredients into a bowl and mix until well blended. Make sure it is thick enough it wont run off your cupcakes. 

Today I didn't have a piping kit with me so I used a ziplock bag with the corner snipped to pipe my frosting onto the cupcakes. I recommend using a piping kit (it makes them so beautiful). When you're done frosting the cupcakes garnish them with an orange slice! Super cute and EXTREMELY delicious! These are some of the best cupcakes I have ever tasted (Yes, I'm serious!)