After a night of Christian teen instructional videos and cupcakes, my birthday has come to a close. I would just like to give thanks to god and Netflix for a full night of moral creepiness. I would also like to thank the Cakemix Doctor for the recipes that make these cupcakes possible. The light orange cake and creamy frosting were very well received and have been characterized as both sophisticated and creamsicle-like.
Orange Chiffon Cupcakes
5 large egg whites
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 pkg yellow cake mix
3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tsp orange zest
Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 325 degrees. Place muffin liners in muffin pans. Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form (2-3 minutes). Set bowl aside. Place the cake mix, orange juice, oil, orange juice concentrate and orange zest in a large mixing bowl, and with the same beaters used with the egg whites (no need to clean them) blend on low for 1 minute. Scrape the sides of bowl and continue to blend on medium speed for 2 minutes. Turn the beaten egg whites on top of the batter and fold them ito the batter with a rubber spatula until the mixture is light but well coimbined. Scoop even amounts into muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes or until cake springs back to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool. Frost with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting.
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
6 oz good white chocolate, coarsely chopped
8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons of butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
zest of 1 orange (optional)
Place white chocolate in small sauce pan and melt over low heat for 4 minutes stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and let cool. Place cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 30 seconds or until well combined. Add melted white chocolate and blend on low for 30 seconds. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar and blend on low for 30 seconds more. Increase the mixer speed to medium and blend for 1 minute or until fluffy. Frost cake sprinkle with orange zest (optional) and refrigerate until serving time.
Love your shortcut for orange chiffon and I LOVE orange and white chocolate. I might have to make these.
Posted by: Jon | November 12, 2006 at 02:47 PM
Cup cakes are all the rage and so are you bloghungry.
Posted by: xtine | November 12, 2006 at 05:17 PM
Making your own cupcakes??? That's CRAZY talk!!
Posted by: Blobby | November 12, 2006 at 11:01 PM
I know it sounds depressing, but I really like making my own birthday cakes.
Posted by: Bloghungry | November 12, 2006 at 11:33 PM
Are we too late for the party? You DID save me one, right???
Posted by: kevin | November 13, 2006 at 09:38 PM
Happy Birthday (belated)
Posted by: Josh | November 19, 2006 at 12:31 PM
I sometimes make my own birthday treats. That way, I get what I really want! But that doesn't mean I won't partake of the goodies that other people make for me...is that wrong?
Happy belated b-day, btw!
Posted by: Kim | November 20, 2006 at 10:51 AM
Happy birthday! I have made a couple of your recipes since I started reading your blog a month ago, and each has been met with rave reviews! Can't wait to try and whip u psome cupcakes!
Posted by: Radha | November 20, 2006 at 02:08 PM
Blog Hungry...I'm going to England and have been dared to taste figgey pudding (fig pudding). I'd like to know whats in it. I really dont want a gastro crisis in another country. thoughts?
I hear Fig pudding has the same reputation at the beloved yet frightening christmas fruit cake. ugh.
Posted by: xtine | December 02, 2006 at 11:31 AM
I love this blog. I've been raiding your man's site for the tunes (Tracey Thorn in the background if you lean a little closer to the screen) and saw the link and here I am. And hungry.
Posted by: rjmarch | December 17, 2006 at 05:20 PM
Where you at?
Posted by: Lauren | December 25, 2006 at 03:26 PM
you make a blog about food or about your face attention whore
Posted by: what | December 29, 2006 at 06:20 AM
I have eaten nothing but orange chiffon cupcakes for 5 weeks, having been abandoned by a certain recipe blog. Please advise.
Posted by: Foxy | December 29, 2006 at 03:20 PM
yeah, I'm orange chiffoned out!
Posted by: rjmarch | January 01, 2007 at 09:50 AM
hmmm food or face, I could stand to look at both each day!
Posted by: Sam | January 01, 2007 at 10:42 PM