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Orange Cream Soda Pop Cupcakes

By Courtney 60 Comments

I’ve always liked the flavor orange.

While other flavors like raspberry and strawberry have usually reigned supreme in most flavor face-offs, goodies like orange skittles, orange-flavored water spritzers, and orange sherbet have always proven tasty for my sweet tooth.

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However, out of all the orange-flavored goodies out there, there have always been two that hold a special place in my heart. One of those is orange soda.

Did anyone else ever watch Kenan & Kel? Remember the “Kel loves orange soda” skit?

Well, I think I loved orange soda just as much as he did. Granted, I didn’t drink as much as he did, and I’ll only drink it on occasion now, but it’s still a welcomed treat.

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Another thing I’ve always loved? Orange creamsicles. Growing up, we actually used to get these orange push-up pops from what we referred to as “The Schwan Man.” He would drive through our neighborhood with his truck and deliver the coveted creamy pops that we enjoyed on warm summer days in between playing games of hide & seek and riding bikes.

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So now that the weather has started to heat up, and considering my immense love for cupcakes, it only seemed logical to recreate my favorite flavor in cupcake form.

Who’s with me?

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Serves Makes 24 regular cupcakes & 12 mini cupcakes

Orange Cream Soda Pop Cupcakes
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Ingredients

    Cupcakes
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 3-oz package sugar-free orange jell-o
  • 1 4-serving size package sugar-free cheesecake instant pudding & pie filling mix
  • 1-1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 eggs*
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute*
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 recipe Cream Pop Frosting (see recipe below)
  • plastic straws, cut into thirds and fifths (optional)
  • Cream Pop Frosting
  • 1 8-oz. block Neufchatel 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 4-5 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • remaining 1-1/2 tsp orange jell-o
  • 1 tsp finely shredded orange peel

Instructions

  1. For the Cupcakes:
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pans with paper liner or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside 1-1/2 teaspoons of the orange jell-o for the Cream Pop frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the remaining jell-o, cake mix, pudding mix, orange juice, eggs, egg substitute, applesauce, and vanilla.
  3. Spoon batter into prepared muffin pans, filling each about 2/3 full, and smooth tops. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pans on wire rack for 5 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
  4. Spoon orange-flavor Cream Pop frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip (or use a sandwich baggie with the corner tip cut off). Spoon the vanilla-flavor Cream Pop frosting into another bag fitted with a small star tip. Pipe orange frosting onto each cupcake to cover the top. Pipe a medium-sized star of white frosting onto each cupcake. If desired, insert a plastic straw into top of each cupcake. ENJOY!
  5. For the Frosting:
  6. Beat cream cheese, butter, and 2 tsp vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Place ~3/4 cup of the frosting in a separate bowl. To the remaining bowl of cream cheese frosting, add the reserved orange jell-o and orange peel. Beat to combine and frost as directed above.

Notes

*The original recipe called for 4 eggs- feel free to use all 4 or substitute all egg substitute. 4 eggs = 1 cup egg substitute.

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Upon first bite, my #1 taste-tester (aka, hubby) gave a huge roll of the eyes, followed with a “Oh my god, Courtney, they actually taste like a real creamsicle.” Coming from him, this is quite a compliment, since he’s usually pretty low-key with his praise.

As usual, these baked goods were brought in with hubby to share with his co-workers. I’ve since been told that these are now the top favorite, which have jumped the rankings from this original #1 batch.

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And just in case you didn’t notice, did you realize that these guys are healthified? Not much (I mean, they are still cupcakes with frosting and all), but a few simple tweaks helped make these slightly less guilt-laden.

But no worries, my friends! Just in case you’re still worried (because, I promise, they are addicting…) bake ‘em up with a little built-in portion control…

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Mini cupcakes are always a hit and taste just as good as the big guys.

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Just don’t say I didn’t warn you about trying to twice as many…you know…because they’re mini.

Question for the Morning:

What is your favorite “flavor” of treats (i.e., orange, strawberry, grape, etc.)?

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I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Khushboo says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:53 am

    These look great! First thing that came to mind when I saw the title was Kel! Faavorite flavor treats are a toss-off between orange, grape, or blue raspberry!
    Reply
  2. Kim says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Adorable! I love the little straw also. You are too clever!
    Reply
  3. Brittney says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Those look awesome Courtney! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who ate orange push pops from the Swchans man! Totally remember those, and the root beer float popsicles!
    Reply
  4. Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:01 am

    I immediately thought of Kenan & Kel when you mentioned orange soda - oh, childhood shows! These look wonderful - the little straw is a cute addition.
    Reply
  5. Kendall (On An Inhale) says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:04 am

    I can't believe this is your post today!! I went to Good Burger in NYC this weekend and we kept talking about keenan and kel and the orange soda! Also we bought a creamsicle cupcake from Crumbs!! Too funny!!
    Reply
  6. Krissie J says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:06 am

    I was planning to make your cookie dough cupcakes, but I think I might try these first instead! And, I LOVED Keenan & Kel. :D
    Reply
  7. Shari @ Chicago Cuisine Critique says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:17 am

    These look so cute!
    Reply
  8. TheBloggersBrother says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:22 am

    SOOO GOOOOOODDDDD
    Reply
  9. Cait @ UrbanFencepost says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Oh my goodness, those are the cutest things ever!!
    Reply
  10. Lauren says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Those cupcakes look amazing! Great job! I can't wait to make them for my husband who loves orange pop! Orange really isn't my favorite, I'm more of a cherry and blue raspberry girl :)
    Reply
  11. Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Your post brings back so many childhood memories!!! I used to be obsessed with creamsicles and sunkist soda... These are definitely going on my must bake list :)
    Reply
  12. Kody says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Who loves Orange Soda? Kel loves orange soda. I do I do I do-ooooooo. : ) Yes I remember. These look delishious. Love orange cream soda with vanilla ice cream!
    Reply
  13. Melissa says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:45 am

    These have fruit, so I'd probably have to go ahead and eat them for breakfast. ;)
    Reply
  14. Karen says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:55 am

    Those looks amazing!! I love Cherry & Grape flavors as well.
    Reply
  15. Cute~Ella says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:58 am

    So cute! I might try this with root beer flavor... My favorite is grape. Hands down grape.
    Reply
  16. Colleen says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    The cupcakes are so cute--love the straws! I haven't thought of Kenan and Kel for years! Too funny.
    Reply
  17. Lindsay says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    Oh wow, those look absolutely amazing. I may have to break into the baking world so I can have some yummy things like those!
    Reply
  18. Jamie aka "Sometimes Healthy" Girl says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    whoooah this recipe is incredible. Your baking recipes are my favorite! Now I just need to do one of them. You should healthify cake pops. I tried this weekend and it was mission fail. Check out the twitter page for a sad little pic. My fave flavor is chocolate. Does that count??
    Reply
    • Shana says

      June 15, 2011 at 8:13 pm

      Hungry girl did a healthified version of cake pops! http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/show/2003
      Reply
  19. Cara @ EAT. PRAY. RUN. says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    These are so precious!!! Is it strange to call a cupcake precious? ;) Love the cream soda idea...I have been making popsicles out of greek yogurt and OJ to get that flavor...SO yummy!
    Reply
  20. Lauren @ Sugar Coated Sisters says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    WOWZA. Those are beautiful cupcakes!! I totally remember Kel & his undying love for orange soda. Gotta love ALL THAT! I'll definitely be trying the cream pop frosting soon. Any reason you choose Neufchatel over fat free cream cheese? My favorite flavor of treats is usually the cherry or strawberry option in a bag of skittles/starbursts. Whatever the "red" one is. How typical, right?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      June 13, 2011 at 4:57 pm

      I never really use fat free cream cheese...I think the flavor is too different and the texture gets thrown a little off (in my experience!) :)
      Reply
  21. Lindsey says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    I did notice that they were healthified :) They look yummy! I was never a fan of creamsicles growing up for some reason, odd because most kids loved them! My favorite flavor I think would be raspberry!
    Reply
  22. Emmarie @ Bananas and Beer says

    June 13, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    They're adorable. I can't wait to make them!
    Reply
  23. Danielle Spellman(The Urban Squirrel) says

    June 13, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    I'm not a fan of orange flavored anything, besides oranges and orange juice lol, but these look SO good! My favorite flavor would probably be strawberry, apple or banana..depending on what it is. :)
    Reply
  24. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    June 13, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    I actually hated orange soda (still do) but I love creamsicles :) I usually stick to strawberry stuff when it's flavored. It tastes the least artificial to me.
    Reply
  25. Kelly says

    June 13, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    Oh my goodness...the orange push pops were always my favorite thing to order from the ice cream truck!!
    Reply
  26. Danielle Spellman(The Urban Squirrel) says

    June 13, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    I’m not a fan of orange flavored anything, besides oranges and orange juice lol, but these look SO good! My favorite flavor would probably be strawberry, apple or banana..depending on what it is. :)
    Reply
  27. Alyssa - fashion fitness foodie says

    June 13, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    i love the added straw!! i always go for strawberry :)
    Reply
  28. Sarah says

    June 13, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Hahah every time I drink orange soda I do the Keenan and Kel quote... I'm such a child. These look GREAT for summer!
    Reply
  29. Stephanie @ StephSnacks says

    June 13, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I would have to say strawberry would be my favorite flavors, although those cupcakes make me want to change my mind! I love orange soda, too!
    Reply
  30. Erin @ Naturally Addicted says

    June 13, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    OMG these look To-Die-For!! Anything with orange and I am sold...I have to try these out soon! Thanks for sharing.
    Reply
  31. Leanne (Bride to Mrs.) says

    June 13, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    These look amazing! :)
    Reply
  32. Erica says

    June 13, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    those look so good! i love creamsicles! strawberry is my ultimate favorite "flavor"! (and pineapple and lemon too)
    Reply
  33. Holly says

    June 13, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    You are so creative with your cupcakes! I can't wait to try these out! I know Craig's co-workers will be much appreciative- they have a strong LOVE for all of your cupcake recipes-- especially the chocolate chip cookie dough ones- quite a HIT! :D Oh, I meant to ask you- did you find your Old Navy capris?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      June 13, 2011 at 4:55 pm

      Not yet...but hopefully soon!
      Reply
  34. Emily says

    June 13, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    those are so pretty! We seriously need to plan a date to bake and decorate cupcakes when its not a million degrees outside :)
    Reply
  35. Andrea (Run. Learn. Repeat.) says

    June 13, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Those look so cute! Perfect summer dessert. My favorite treat flavor is strawberry.
    Reply
  36. Kelsey @ a piece of kelsey says

    June 13, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    How cute!! Are those real straws? Or some kind of candy? I'm going to have to try making these! Ps- still working on the capris!! :)
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      June 13, 2011 at 4:55 pm

      They're real straws :)
      Reply
  37. Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie) says

    June 13, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    I loved watching Kenan and Kel!! Definitely a childhood favorite :D Those orange cupcakes look delish :)
    Reply
  38. Laura @ LauraLikesDesign says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    How cute--I love the little straws! My favorite flavor is usually raspberry or lemon.
    Reply
  39. tina @ vanillandspice says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    I loved those orange push up pops! I was obsessed with them. Orange creamsicles were also a favorite, so I can imagine how much I would love these cupcakes. They look adorable.
    Reply
  40. Amber @ Stop and Smell the Wildflowers says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Awesome!!! These will be perfect for the baby shower I'm helping with next month. Thanks! And I pretty much like any red or orange flavors (cherry, watermelon, strawberry, orange, etc.). Hate grape!
    Reply
  41. Keely (Sky Blue) says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    So cute!! What a fun idea. I was just thinking about Creamsicles the other day, remembering stuff I used to love as a kid :)
    Reply
  42. Julie @SavvyEats says

    June 13, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    Dan LOVES orange cream soda flavored treats, so I will definitely have to make these for him!
    Reply
  43. Lisa @ I'm an Okie says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    oh you have outdone yourself this time!
    Reply
  44. Sarah says

    June 15, 2011 at 9:29 am

    I am 100% making these asap! Thanks for the recipes they sound great and look so cute!
    Reply
  45. Paula @ Cookware Cooking says

    June 15, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    Wow! All I can say is wow! I remember orange creamsicles from when I was a kid way back when. It was indeed a treat when the ice cream truck came down the street and mom would let us get one. I can't wait to make these!
    Reply
  46. Shana says

    June 15, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    I friggin loved push pops from the Schwann's Man! I practically chased him down the street!
    Reply
  47. Krysten says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    These look awesome! I'm planning on making these for the 4th, but I'm worried about the frosting because we'll be outside and I'm afraid it will melt. Do you have any suggestions/alternatives?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      June 27, 2011 at 2:35 pm

      Maybe put them in the freezer overnight the night before? Take them out shortly before the party? Or, you could always put whatever container you're keeping them in on ice?
      Reply
  48. Carissa says

    August 19, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Making these today. It will be my first time ever making cupcakes and frosting! Wish me luck!
    Reply
  49. Roshonda Lewis says

    September 9, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Hello, I love your website! I've been looking into getting one... I wanted to know you designed your cartoon.
    Reply
  50. Amy says

    June 7, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    Hello (again) Courtney, I know that this post has nothing to do with today's (Fri June 7th), but over on your margin under "Favorites" was this feature of these Orange Soda Cupcakes and I couldn't resist not checking out this recipe. I am going to make these within the next month. I have a question for you though.... Do you own one of those cupcake frosting "squeezers" (which makes both the orange and white the frosting on these look so professional)? If so, what kind/brand and do you remember where you got it? Thank you! ~Amy
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      June 8, 2013 at 9:51 am

      Haha yep I do! I believe it's Wilton brand. The tips I used were a large round and a medium star. Good luck!
      Reply
      • Amy says

        June 8, 2013 at 1:16 pm

        Hello Courtney, Great! Thank you very much! I'll check them out on Amazon! ~Amy :-)
        Reply
  51. Kristin Ryals says

    April 17, 2017 at 9:39 am

    Color of this cupcake so cute. I thinks my daughter will be love it!
    Reply
  52. Willie O'Nan says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    How you call these Orange Cream Soda Pop Cupcakes without Orange soda in it. ChefWillie O'Nan
    Reply
  53. clique aqui says

    January 11, 2018 at 4:01 am

    Gosto muito de cupcake, esse parece muito bom, essa receita é muito prática de fazer, vou prepara para meuis filhos.
    Reply

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