Citrus Splash Cupcakes
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Citrus Splash Cupcakes

Citrus Splash Cupcakes

Orange gelatin colors a pretty pastel cupcake, and the icing adds to the citrus blast with lime juice and zest.

Servings: 71 servings (1 serving = 1 Cupcake)
Cupcake Batter
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Water, cool approx. 72°F
3 lb 8.00 oz
7 cups
Orange flavored gelatin powder
13 oz
2 cups
Gold Medal™ White Cake Mix (11132)
5 lb
1 box
Icing
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Water, hot approx. 120°F
1 lb
2 cups
Lime zest
1 oz
1/4 cup
Lime juice, fresh
2 oz
1/4 cup
Orange flavored gelatin powder
13 oz
2 cups
Cream cheese, softened
2 lb 8.00 oz
5 cups
Whipped topping
1 lb 8.00 oz
12 cups
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Mandarin orange segments, canned, drained
1 lb
71 each
Batter
  1. Follow package directions for batter, adding gelatin powder in step 1.
  2. Deposit #12 scoop of batter into greased or paper-lined muffin pans.
  3. Bake as directed below and allow to cool completely.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
300°F
18-22 minutes
Standard Oven
350°F
22-26 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 9 minutes of baking.
Icing
  1. Combine hot water, lime zest, lime juice and gelatin powder in mixing bowl; allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
  2. Add cream cheese to mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment; mix on high for 3 minutes.
  3. Add gelatin mixture slowly, while on low speed for 30 seconds; mix an additional 30 seconds on medium until combined.
  4. Fold in whipped topping gently until smooth and refrigerate to allow icing to set.
Finishing
  1. Pipe 1.25 oz of icing mixture (using star tip) on each cooled cupcake.
  2. Place 1 mandarin orange segment on top and serve.

  • Note: Cupcakes containing cream cheese icing need to be held under refrigeration.
  • Tip: Cupcakes containing cream cheese icing need to be held under refrigeration.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 Cupcake
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
100
% Daily Value
Total Fat
11g
17%
Saturated Fat
6g
32%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
6%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
25g
Protein
3g
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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