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May 4, 2012 by: Melanie

Prize-winning (seriously!!) Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

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!! ๐Ÿ™‚
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Comments

  1. Lindsay says

    May 4, 2012 at 2:46 am

    Oh wow, that looks amazing!

  2. Holly Lefevre says

    May 4, 2012 at 6:46 am

    I need to make these for my Dad for his birthday! He loves orange creamsicles – he would totally appreciate these cupcakes. Congrats on winning!

  3. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    May 4, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Those look so pretty. Yummy!! Congrats on winning!

  4. micki @ ADD housewife says

    May 4, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    ok then! i’m going to pin this for my girls to make. maybe they can win a prize, too. Super yummy looking.

  5. Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects says

    May 4, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Mmmm, they sound so yummy!! It would definitely be nice to have something other than chocolate cupcakes next time. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  6. sip-n-wear says

    May 4, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    oooo yummy and easy! congrats on the prize!

  7. Katie @ Little Becky Homecky says

    May 4, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Those look absolutely delicious! Thanks for linking them up @ Fantabulous Friday! Pinning these!!

  8. Lolly Jane says

    May 4, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    Mmm…look DIVINE! Pinning! (:

  9. Michelle P. says

    May 6, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Delicious! Thank you for sharing! So making these!

  10. [email protected] says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:00 am

    Yum! What a great summer dessert!

  11. Wani says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Those sound delicious! I have to use those for my son’s Lego party in July! Thanks for sharing!

  12. Courtney @ Brilliant Like Fireflies says

    May 7, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Those look and sound amazing, I love orange creamsicles so I can’t wait to make these cupcakes!

  13. Becolorful says

    May 7, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    Sounds lighter and more refreshing that my typical chocolate with chocolate icing. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful this week.
    pam

  14. Jill says

    May 8, 2012 at 1:16 am

    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/

  15. Theresa says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:32 am

    These look so yummy. I am headed to the pantry, cause I think I have all ingredients!

  16. Liz @ Here's to Handy Andy says

    May 8, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    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

  17. Rachel says

    May 8, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    These look so tasty! Pinned! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

  18. Kimberly @ The Brown Eyes Have It says

    May 9, 2012 at 3:33 am

    Looks delicious! I’m pinning and will try them soon!

  19. Jen @ Jens Favorite Cookies says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Kool-aid frosting?! Brilliant! Can’t wait to try it!

  20. Melanie says

    May 9, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    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}

  21. Printabelle says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Congrats! They look delicious! I’d love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3188 Thanks!

  22. marissa says

    May 10, 2012 at 4:43 am

    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

  23. andie jaye says

    May 10, 2012 at 5:55 am

    these look beyond yummy! thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday!

  24. Our DIY Diaries says

    May 11, 2012 at 12:22 am

    These seriously look UH-MAZING! I will so be trying this recipe! Thanks for linking up

  25. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says

    May 11, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    Yum!

  26. A Lettered Life says

    May 11, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    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

  27. A Lettered Life says

    May 11, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    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

  28. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    May 12, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    Oh I love these, they look divine…thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday ๐Ÿ™‚

  29. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:37 am

    featured this little yummy tonight! Stop by and grab a button! ;0

  30. [email protected] Things Beautiful says

    May 16, 2012 at 1:11 am

    Well…you had me at creamsicle!! Boy did that bring back a taste memory!! I love your Option 1 & 2 icing!!! Gotta try these!

  31. Julie E says

    May 27, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Those are the best frosting names ever! I love it!! Stopping by from 30 handmade days.

  32. Anonymous says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    How fun! I’m trying these!

  33. Andrea Yeaple says

    June 21, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    OH my goodness! YUMMO!!

  34. Ang says

    August 20, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    these look amazing! i’m pinning them for later ๐Ÿ™‚

  35. Nat says

    April 8, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    I’m thinking doing this with lemon flavor and see how they turn out!

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