New Year's Mimosa Cupcakes

New Year's Mimosa Cupcakes

(slightly adapted from the Betty Crocker Big Book of Cupcakes)

1 box of Betty Crocker White Cake Mix

3/4 cup of champagne or ginger ale (I used ginger ale)

1/2 cup orange juice (I used fresh squeezed orange juice)

1 tsp grated orange peel

3 egg whites

1/3 cup oil

Mix together all ingredients in mixer on low for 30 seconds, scrapping sides when needed. Turn mixer to medium and mix an additional 2 minutes. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 18 minutes. Cool completely.

Look at these gorgeous oranges I used in both the cupcake and the frosting straight from my Mom's backyard!

New Year's Mimosa Frosting

(from the Betty Crocker Big Book of Cupcakes)

6 cups of powdered sugar

1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened (I used margarine)

1 teaspoon grated orange peel (I used 2 teaspoons)

3 tablespoons champagne or ginger ale (I used ginger ale)

2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice (I used fresh squeezed)

 

In mixer on low mix together all ingredients until creamy, about 3 to 4 minutes.

I piped the frosting with a Wilton 1M  tip and sprinkled with additional grated orange peel and Wilton Edible Star Glitter on top.

Using a snipped off zipper bag filled with orange candy melts, I piped 2012 onto wax paper. I also underlined the date and made a little stem to insert it into the cupcake. Let set up in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes and then insert into cupcake.

I have never tried a Mimosa, so not sure what these should taste like, having nothing to compare it to. The cake has a mild orange flavor, the frosting has a stronger flavor. Together the combo reminds us of orange sherbet or orange creamsicle and taste perfect! We all really liked it!

Happy New Years Eve!

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