ORANGE ROLO CUPCAKES

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The addition of orange peel in the mix really bumps up the flavor in these terrific cupcakes. But the real delight is when you reach the Rolo in the middle. It is such a great surprise - a definite treat!

Provided by Rosetta Sperring

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box orange Duncan Hines cake mix
1 Tbsp grated orange peel
24 unwrapped Rolo candy (frozen)
24 Rolo candy (not-frozen)
ICING RECIPE
1 c (2 sticks) butter (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp orange extract
1 lb 10x confectioner sugar (sifted)
1 -2 tsp whipping cream (or milk, or half n' half)

Steps:

  • 1. Make cake mix according to package directions.
  • 2. Place a frozen Rolo in the bottom of each cupcake paper.
  • 3. Pour cake batter over frozen Rolo (2/3 full).
  • 4. Bake at 350 for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • 5. Allow to cool and then ice with icing recipe below.
  • 6. For icing, cream all the icing ingredients together until fluffy.
  • 7. Top each cupcake with a Rolo on top of icing, then decorate. Make sure you put sprinkles on before icing dries.

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