Hmmm...too much tv? or a good idea?

I'll admit it, I watch too much tv.  I have 3 major networks I like...HGTV, MLB & the Food network.  Lately I've been watching a lot of Food Network...mostly cupcake wars.  So, I started thinking...I could make cupcakes...where do I start?  I'll admit, my cupcakes have always consisted to a box cake mix, so I was a bit scared.  Well, I started with Orange creamsicle cupcake. 

The first batch turned out good, but not great.  So...I googled another recipe and they turned out much better!!  So, I've gotten my confidence...let's see what other kinds I can make!!???

Here's the recipe of the one I loved!! :)

Delicious Creamsicle Orangesicle Cupcakes

Get ready for a group of happy family members when you make this wonderful treat.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup flour
• 2 teaspoons orange flavoring
• 7 tablespoons sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup of softened margarine or butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place decorative cupcake liners into a 12-hole cupcake pan.
2. Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites until they are stiff.
3. Mix the salt, sugar, baking soda, vanilla, egg yolks, butter, baking powder, and flour in a large bowl.
4. Add the orange flavoring and beat for one minute.
5. Add the milk and stir.
6. Fold in the egg whites.
7. Divide the mixture evenly between the liners.
8. Bake 18 minutes, using the toothpick test for doneness. Remove from oven and let cool.
9. (Makes 12 cupcakes)

For the frosting, I used this...

Cream Cheese Frosting
(1) 8 ounce package of cream cheese; room temperature
2 tablespoon of butter; room temperature
1 tablespoon of shortening
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar; add more to reach desired consistency
Directions
1. Combine cream cheese, shortening and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until smooth, creamy and well blended.
2. Blend in the vanilla extract.
3. Slowly add the confectioners’ sugar until you reach the desired consistency.

YUMM-O!!!!!