MIMOSA CUPCAKES

Mimosa Cupcakes image

Classic mimosa partners--champagne and OJ--create party cupcakes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
3/4 cup champagne or ginger ale
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
6 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3 tablespoons champagne or ginger ale
3 tablespoons orange juice
Edible glitter or coarse white sparkling sugar
Grated orange peel

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
In large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.
In large bowl, beat frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Spoon into decorating bag with large star tip (#5). Pipe onto cupcakes; sprinkle with glitter and orange peel. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g