So, one of my co-workers has a big ol’ crush on Orange Crush. She wears an Orange Crush shirt, has a lunch box, and goes off on it in general. See…
I promised her, I’d crop the photo. I’m legit like this. So for Trish we have Orange Crush Cupcakes. These bad boys got her seal of approval, which is a big deal. The shirt was a condition of the cupcakes. She had to wear it or I wouldn’t give up the goods

Orange Crush Cupcakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcake:
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 12 ounces Orange Crush
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 5 to 7 cups powdered sugar depending how thick you like your frosting
- 1/2 cup Orange Crush
- 1 teaspoon orange juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat for one minute more.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, and baking soda. Alternate adding flour mixture and soda to butter mixture. Mix until well blended. Add orange zest and vanilla; stir to combine.
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Pour batter into lined muffin tin cups to fill each cup 3/4 full.
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Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cupcakes completely.
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Meanwhile, make frosting. Beat butter until fluffy. Add in Orange Crush and orange juice; mix to combine. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. If you like your frosting thicker, add more powdered sugar.
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When cupcakes are completely cooled, frost and enjoy!
OOOH my gracious, Julie! Those look BOOOOMMMMBBBBBBBB! Yum.
haha! I love this! So yummy…. who Doesn't like some good old crush .. oh with some pepperoni pizza dipped in ranch! YUM! Cute Post Julie.. lucky co-worker!!!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! those look delicious!
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Oh these look yummy! Found you on littlebeckyhomecky – come visit me at jugglingactmama.blogspot.com! 🙂
Thanks for linking! This is a fun idea. I'm thinking I could do something with root beer for my boy.
YUMMY! I love Orange Crush! Thanks for the recipe. And for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
Holly
Umm Yes! These sound Awesome! I love Orange crush. Visiting from Creative Spark 🙂
I have some friends that would love these cupcakes! I'm sharing it on my fb page today 🙂
Shasta @InTheOldRoad
All Star Block Party
Haha I loved the story. Those cupcakes look divine!! I'll have to give them a try and when I do, I'll feature them on my blog and be sure to refer back to you 🙂 I am officially your newest follower! Yay for being blog friends!
These are great! I've never used orange crush in baking – love the idea
Love orange crush so these would be AWESOME! — although I don't have a lunchbox or t-shirt. Thanks for posting on foodie friends friday. Newest follower.
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Yum!! These look amazing 🙂
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back on Sunday to VOTE!
I bet your friend really loves you now…even if she did before! =) They look so tasty….kinda 'dreamsicle-y' huh? YUM-OOOOOO! Thanks so much for linking up at Weekend Potluck.
These look delicious Julie! I love orange crush. Thanks for linking up at Foodie Friends Friday! I will be sharing your recipe on my facebook page. :o)
Robyn
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This looks AMAZING!! I've never baked with softdrink before… The icing looks delicious too!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Oh yummy, that sounds wonderful!! I love Orange Crush. 🙂
I featured your orange crush cupcakes at the All Star Block Party Features. Stop by and grab your button.
Holly
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I love crush and these cupcakes sound fantastic! Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday!
Thanks for joining us at Saturday Dishes, Pinned to Saturday Dishes board ~ Paula
Thanks for bringing these over to Saturday Dishes. Orange Crush reminds me of summer when I was a kid.
You’ll be featured next Saturday at Tumbleweed Contessa. Hope to see you there again.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda@Tumbleweed Contessa