CLEMENTINE CUPCAKES

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You can have your cupcake and eat it, too! Clementines give these cupcakes a fancy feel that is sure to please most palates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup water
4 egg whites
1/2 cup clementine juice (about 5 clementines)
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon grated clementine peel
4 clementines, peeled, sectioned and membrane removed
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated clementine peel
5 to 6 teaspoons clementine juice
GARNISH:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
24 clementine sections with membrane (about 2-1/2 clementines)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Place one clementine section in the center of each; gently press down into batter. Chop remaining sections; sprinkle over batter., Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, clementine peel and enough juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes., In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip clementine sections halfway into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set. Place one on each cupcake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Jami Rasulov
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These cupcakes are a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday season.


Hellen Roberts
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I'm always looking for new clementine recipes, and these cupcakes are a great addition to my collection.


Ahn Shay
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. I could eat them every day.


Habibullah Babakarkhil82
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I love the zesty flavor of these cupcakes. They're a great way to brighten up a gloomy day.


esharat Shak
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These cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion. They're sure to impress your guests.


Di and MK R
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great.


Kingsley Odamtten
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These cupcakes are a lot of work, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Alieu Joof
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Chris Cassidy
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These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Colton Hipathite
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I'm not a big fan of clementines, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The frosting is especially delicious.


precious wilson
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. I love the tangy clementine frosting.


Anthony Clark
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I added a bit of lemon zest to the batter and it really took these cupcakes to the next level.


Rainiyah Lyday
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These cupcakes are a great balance of sweet and tart. The clementine flavor really shines through.


Lotus Moon (leftintears)
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up clementines.


Claudette Rose Miller
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Delicious and easy to make!


Phe Vundla
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These cupcakes are so moist and flavorful. The clementine frosting is a nice touch.


Obed Yaw Asamoah
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I love the burst of citrus flavor in these cupcakes. They're perfect for a spring or summer party.


Gorgina Frimpomaa
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These are the best clementine cupcakes I've ever had! The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out perfect.


sanskrit_ editz
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture.


Genna Witkowski
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These clementine cupcakes were a delightful treat! The citrus flavor was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cake, and the frosting was light and fluffy.