I’m not a Paula Deen or Rachel Ray by any means, but I can finally say that I’ve won a prize for something I baked! Through a Baking Contest at my full-time job (the proceeds of the goodie sales went to our outreach organization), I won a gift card to a local restaurant with these yummy Orange Creamsicle cupcakes!
The inspiration for these obviously-delicious creations came from two places: my own Kool-Aid Frosting post that landed me a spot on Tip Junkie’s Top Ten Crafts to Make This Week, and the Pink Lemonade Cupcakes from The Kurtz Corner.
Want to make some for your family- just in time for summer?? Here ya’ go:
Cupcakes:
-1 box of white cake mix, along with whatever ingredients are on the back of the cake mix box
-1 packet of orange Kool-Aid
Make the cake as directed on box, adding a packet of orange Kool-Aid Mix to the batter. Bake as directed.
Now pick ONE of the two icing options:
Option #1
I-want-to-be-a-professional-Icing:
2 sticks of unsalted butter
2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp table salt
1/2 tblspoon vanilla extract
2 tblspoons milk
a dash of orange Kool-Aid to taste (or orange extract. But Kool-Aid’s cheaper. Just sayin’)
Mix softened butter and sugar together until blended, then add the salt, extract, and milk. Once this is well blended, add a dash of Kool-Aid mix and stir. Taste the icing and add more Kool-Aid mix, as desired. Be careful of adding too much Kool-Aid mix, or the icing will be tart. Apply icing to cupcakes.
Option #2
Who-Am-I-Kidding-I-Barely-Had-Time-To-Make-These-Icing
1 can of white icing
1/4 of a packet of orange Kool-Aid to taste
Empty the white icing into a bowl. Add Kool-Aid and stir thoroughly. Apply icing to cupcakes.
Let me know if you make these and win a prize!! 🙂
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Oh wow, that looks amazing!
I need to make these for my Dad for his birthday! He loves orange creamsicles – he would totally appreciate these cupcakes. Congrats on winning!
Those look so pretty. Yummy!! Congrats on winning!
ok then! i’m going to pin this for my girls to make. maybe they can win a prize, too. Super yummy looking.
Mmmm, they sound so yummy!! It would definitely be nice to have something other than chocolate cupcakes next time. 😉
oooo yummy and easy! congrats on the prize!
Those look absolutely delicious! Thanks for linking them up @ Fantabulous Friday! Pinning these!!
Mmm…look DIVINE! Pinning! (:
Delicious! Thank you for sharing! So making these!
Yum! What a great summer dessert!
Those sound delicious! I have to use those for my son’s Lego party in July! Thanks for sharing!
Those look and sound amazing, I love orange creamsicles so I can’t wait to make these cupcakes!
Sounds lighter and more refreshing that my typical chocolate with chocolate icing. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful this week.
pam
Congratulations on your win! The cupcakes look super tasty!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
These look so yummy. I am headed to the pantry, cause I think I have all ingredients!
Melanie, these look amazing! I’m definitely going to have to try these! I would love for you to share this at our link party if you have time to stop by http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/2012/05/pinteresting-link-party-week-38.html#more
These look so tasty! Pinned! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Looks delicious! I’m pinning and will try them soon!
Kool-aid frosting?! Brilliant! Can’t wait to try it!
congrats! They look delicious!
Found you over at Lil Luna!
I’d love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out Party – open all week! There’s a $50 Amazon card up for grabs this week too!
Tuesday Time Out Linky Party
Smiles,
Melanie
Reasons To Skip The Housework {The Blog}
Tinker B Boutique {The Shop}
Congrats! They look delicious! I’d love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3188 Thanks!
those look amazing. I hope you’ll stop by and add this and any other posts you’re proud of to my Wednesday What We Wore and Made Link party
marissa
http://raegunwear.blogspot.com
these look beyond yummy! thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday!
These seriously look UH-MAZING! I will so be trying this recipe! Thanks for linking up
Yum!
These look so tasty! I was pleasantly surprised to see orange Kool Aid in the icing as opposed to the usual orange peel. We’d love to have you join us for our first ever Tasty Tuesday linky party on 5/15 at aletteredlife.blogspot.com
These look so tasty! I was pleasantly surprised to see Kool Aid in the frosting! What a great idea! We’d love to have you join us for our first ever Tasty Tuesday linky party on 5/15 over at aletteredlife.blogspot.com
Oh I love these, they look divine…thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
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Well…you had me at creamsicle!! Boy did that bring back a taste memory!! I love your Option 1 & 2 icing!!! Gotta try these!
Those are the best frosting names ever! I love it!! Stopping by from 30 handmade days.
How fun! I’m trying these!
OH my goodness! YUMMO!!
these look amazing! i’m pinning them for later 🙂
I’m thinking doing this with lemon flavor and see how they turn out!