Ok. So in my last post, I said I was going to make those Orange Creamsicle cupcakes right?
Well I did.
I'm VERY glad I did :-)
Let me warn you, you're going to gain 5 lbs just READING the recipe. Another 5 making the cupcakes. And an additional 5-10 lbs eating them!
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| This is what the batter came out like before I scooped it into the tins...I used a mini ice cream scoop, about the size of a melon baller. Perfect for little baby cupcakes! |
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| Aren't they darling? |
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| As usual, I accrued yet another battle wound. Thankfully it basically is just an extension of a previous burn mark (that I fear will never go away...) and it didn't blister! It never fails, I'm a walking disaster in the kitchen! ;-) |
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| I filled those bad boys up with marshmallow fluff (using a ziplock for a piping bag because I couldn't find my real ones!) In a fit of genius I tried to forget my tip with the marshmallow fluff! Keep a small bowl of water at hand to dip your fingertips into. If you go after this stuff with dry hands you'll find yourself in a sticky conundrum! |
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| I topped them off with the orange buttercream and voila! Orange creamsicle cupcakes! |
So, I followed the recipe ALMOST to a tee, with the exception of leaving out the butter for the marshmallow filling. Three whole sticks was just way too much! This is what I would do different, as they were a little too sugary sweet and the orange flavor was VERY strong!
- I would make a MILK frosting rather than buttercream. I have never been a buttercream fan. While milk frosting must be refrigerated, I think it's exactly what these cupcakes need...I mean orange creamsicle - it's not orange powdered-sugar-sicle!
- as for the milk frosting, this recipe is a good one, however I would half or even quarter the recipe. It's almost the same as buttercream, just with milk added...but the milk makes such a huge difference!
- I would use less of the orange zest initially and adjust to taste. More can always be folded in! I would certainly frost a cupcake and do a taste test first. It tastes very different off the cupcake as opposed to on!
Ok, so I guess just two things I would change. I think this recipe would also make an aboslutely lovely layered cake! Maybe with candied orange peel to garnish. YUM!
I will say, that wearing my adorable apron that Steve gave me a couple years definitely put me in the mood for making these, there sure are a lot of steps!
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| more on that ridiculous bun in a minute ;-) |
SO - there they are! I was swimming in a sea of orange creamsicle as I had this candle burning all the while :-) It is my VERY favorite. Mmmmm can't get enough :-)
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As for the bun, almost forgot! With it being summertime, not matter how cute my hair is, sometimes it's just too hot to leave it down! I've gotten in the habit of trying to let it dry naturally, still testing out the best methods for straightening it without heat. But I do set it in curls...I twist it up into a bun on top of my head and secure with bobby pins to keep the volume and body - it works like a charm every time! My next method to try is a sock bun. I'll see if I can find a video to post!
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On a different note - I got to spend the whole day today with Steve's mom - it was so nice just to catch up! We took a trip to go see my wedding gown - it was so exciting to get to share that with her! I just cannot wait for it to arrive!
It's rainy here in Orlando tonight. We're just taking it easy, I gave myself a facial and now we're getting in touch with my Southern roots and indulging in Gone With the Wind *sigh*
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| I grew up with this picture hanging in my room growing up :-) Needless to say, I think I turned out a lot better than Scarlett did! |
"Oh if I just wasn't a lady WHAT would I tell that varmant!" - Scarlett O'Hara
I'll post my facial routine soon! :-)
XO
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