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Life with four little girls can be crazy and overwhelming, especially when only one of them is in school. It’s 24/7 mom-duty, and sometimes my only alone time comes in the form of staying up later than everyone else, watching my favorite cartoon (because I’m totally still a kid at heart), and snacking on little delights that I can’t eat in front of the girls, lest I have to share it with them. These Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes are one of my fave indulgences, and thanks to Müller® Ice Cream Inspired Yogurt, I get to enjoy a Me moment just a little less guiltily!
I might be a little bit obsessed with the Vanilla Bean flavor of the Müller® Ice Cream Inspired Yogurts. It’s brand new and so delicious, and makes a great “better-for-you” alternative to traditional ice cream, which always makes me smile. I have a hard time waiting for some alone time so I can enjoy my little treats, but it’s worth the wait, I think, because yum.
I made these orange creamsicle cupcakes with the vanilla yogurt to lighten the recipe, as well as give it a delicious ice cream flavor. Coupled with fresh squeezed orange juice and zest, these cupcakes are moist and spongy, and oh so flavorful. Topped with a decadent buttercream and a fresh slice of orange, these cupcakes are definitely a treat you’re going to love when you’re ready for your own Me moment.
Ready to get baking? You don’t want to miss these!
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- ½ C Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 C Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 C Vanilla Bean Müller® Ice Cream Inspired Yogurt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 Tbsp Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
- 2 Tbsp Freshly Grated Orange Zest
- 1 ½ C Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
For the Buttercream
- 1 C Unsalted Butter softened
- 2 Tbsp Light Corn Syrup
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- 5 C Powdered Sugar
- ½ C Heavy Whipping Cream
- Orange Gel Food Coloring optional
Instructions
For the Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, around 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add the yogurt, vanilla, orange juice and orange zest, and mix until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then add it to the wet mix in batches, stirring until just combined. Line a muffin tin with paper cups, then fill each cup ⅔ full with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the Buttercream
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, light corn syrup, vanilla, and kosher salt until light and fluffy, around 5 minutes. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar in batches, adding the heavy cream as necessary to thin the buttercream. Once the desired consistency is reached, beat in food coloring if wanted, or use as is.
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Mariya says
I am going to try these as my fav ice cream is creamcicles,and with it being spring tome I have gotten in the baking mood, I have an awesome recipe for tomato cookies YOU might enjoy as well, I never have any to keep for myself… they go very fast
Karly says
Tomato cookies?!? Those sound very interesting, I would LOVE to try some, I adore trying new, fun foods!
Catherine says
Dear Karly, you did a fabulous job on this post with Muller. These cupcakes look beautiful and sound so wonderful for the warmer weather. Pinning. xo, Catherine
Rachael says
These look wonderful and make me want summer 🙂
Kelly says
These look and sound amazing, yumm!
xx Kelly
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Carolyn West says
I can’t even begin to imagine what these taste like… I’m sure they are like little pieces of heaven. #client
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
These cupcakes are so bright and cheery! And I am going to have to look for those yogurts the next time I am at the store! Ice cream inspired?? Yes, please! 😉
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
These are adorable!!! We love orange creamsicles. And in a cupcake? Yes please! I remember the days of all my little ones home…it is indeed crazy. But I miss those days, and I look forward to our weekends and breaks when we are all home together 🙂
Beth says
These are gorgeous Karly! I can almost smell them 🙂
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
Oh Spring in the form of a cake! I love it.
Sarah Halstead says
YUMM!! Those look amazing!!