Orange Soda Cupcakes with Cream Cheese

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Here’s a fun and flavorful Orange Soda Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe – a nostalgic, citrusy treat with a creamy, tangy twist!

🍊 Orange Soda Cupcakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orange soda (any brand you love)

  • 1 box vanilla or white cake mix (or gluten-free if preferred)

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

  • Zest of 1 orange (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.

  2. In a bowl, combine cake mix, orange soda, eggs, oil, and orange zest.

  3. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth.

  4. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.

  5. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

🧁 Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

  • 1 block (8 oz / 225g) cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

  • 2 1/2 – 3 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • Optional: Orange food coloring or orange zest for decoration

Instructions:

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy.

  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.

  3. Add vanilla and a pinch of salt. Mix well.

  4. Tint with orange food coloring or fold in a little zest for flair.

  5. Pipe or spread generously over cooled cupcakes.

✨ Optional Garnish:

  • Orange sprinkles

  • Mini orange slices

  • A straw piece for a soda-float look

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