French Vanilla Cupcakes with Creamsicle Filling

These scrumptious French Vanilla Cupcakes with Creamsicle Filling are a cake mix hack that will turn any baker into a dessert hero.

Easy French Vanilla Cupcakes with Creamsicle Filling Recipe

Make easy vanilla creamsicle cupcakes using a cake mix.The dreamsicle filling is so lucious no one will ever know you started this recipe with aconvence item. How to make French Vanilla Cupcakes with Creamsicle Filling: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Prepare Pans – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 16 cup muffin tin with liners. Set aside.
• Batter – Prepare cake mix per the instructions on the box using the amount of oil, water and eggs called for.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean. Set aside to cool completely.
• Filling – Cream the cream cheese, add instant vanilla pudding and milk. Whip on medium-high speed for at least 2 minutes or until thickened and the mixture is smooth.
• Mix-ins – Fold in chopped clementines, 1 cup of vanilla whipped topping and zest by hand.
• Assemble Cupcakes – Using a sharp knife cut out a portion of the center of each cupcake leaving approximately a 1/2 inch border around the edge. Be careful not to cut all the way to the bottom of the cake shell.
• Divide filling between cupcakes. Using a piping bag fitted with a large star tip pipe a dollop of whipped topping onto each cupcake and garnish with additional zest.
• Chill for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set-up before serving.

How to Make the BEST French Vanilla Cupcake with Creamsicle Filling

• If you prefer to make the cupcakes from scratch, use the recipe for my Old Fashioned Butter Cake. Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla bean paste, to give it the creamy French vanilla flavor.
• To assemble, use a sharp knife and cut out the center of each cupcake leaving approximately a 1/2 inch border around the edge. Those little nuggets become the baker’s treat.
• Be careful not to cut all the way to the bottom of the cupcake.
• You can use a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, or a storage bag with the corner cut, to pipe a dollop of french vanilla whipped topping onto each cupcake, then garnish with additional clementine zest.
• Allow ample time for the cupcakes to chill so the filling will set, before serving.
• If you are unable to find fresh clementines you can use always use the equivalent amount of tangerines.
• Store French Vanilla Cupcakes with Creamsicle Filling chilled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

More Cupcake Recipes to Make

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• Sour Cream Angel Food Cupcakes filled with whipped cream, pudding or lemon curd and fresh berries.
• Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes are a fun childhood dessert that you’ll never outgrow.
• Cheesecake Cupcakes from the Recipe Rebel.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Cupcake Pan
• Ice Cream Scoops
• Mixer
• Measuring Set