PINEAPPLE-ORANGE CAKES

Pineapple-Orange Cakes image

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/4-ounce) package pineapple cake mix
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
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Orange Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
4 1/2 teaspoons orange juice
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

Pineapple-Orange Cakes: In a large bowl, combine dry cake mix, oranges with juice, eggs and sour cream. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick tests clean. Cool in tin on wire racks 5 minutes. Remove from tin and cool completely. Frost cupcakes with Orange Frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Orange Frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Beat in orange zest and juice until combined. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.

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