Yield: 24 cupcakes
Pineapple Orange Cupcakes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
18 minutes
Chill Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 23 minutes
These Pineapple Orange Cupcakes are an easy, light dessert idea that are nearly guilt free!
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 can (15 ounce) mandarin oranges, undrained
- 4 egg whites
- ⅓ cup no sugar added applesauce
For the frosting
- 1 can (20 ounce) crushed pineapple, undrained (no sugar added)
- 1 box (3.4 ounce) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 8 ounce light Cool Whip
- 1 can mandarin oranges, drained, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake tin with paper cupcake liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl mix white cake mix, mandarin oranges (with liquid), egg whites, and apple sauce. Beat for 2 minutes.
- Spoon cake batter into cupcake liners, until evenly distributed, about ⅔ full.
- Bake cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, until toothpick inserted in the center is dry.
- Remove from oven and cool cupcakes on wire rack, completely.
- For the frosting, in a bowl mix together the crushed pineapple (with juices) with the pudding mix. Fold in Cool Whip.
- Spoon frosting over each cupcake. Add a slice of mandarin orange for garnish, if desired. Refrigerate one hour or more.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days. ENJOY.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1 cupcakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 64Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.