Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

I was looking for a recipe that was perfect for spring for a Scentsy party in April. These fit the bill perfectly! I made one pan of mini cupcakes and the rest I made in standard size. Next time I will use a little less frosting on each one as it was very sweet, but this recipe is a keeper for sure!

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes
from Better Homes and Gardens
1 3 oz. package orange flavored gelatin
1 2 layer size white cake mix
1 small box of cheesecake instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 1/4 C orange juice
4 eggs
1/3 C vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with liners (makes about 24-27 cupcakes). Set aside 2 tsp of the orange gelatin for frosting.
In a bowl mix together the remaining gelatin, cake mix, pudding mix, orange juice, eggs, oil and vanilla.
Fill muffin cups with batter – about 2/3 full. Bake for 18 – 20 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean. Cool cupcakes before frosting.
Frosting:
1 8 oz package cream cheese
1/2 C butter
2 tsp vanilla
5-6 C powdered sugar
Reserved orange gelatin
1 tsp finely shredded orange peel
orange food coloring if desired
Soften cream cheese and butter at room temperature for at least 30minutes. In a large bowl beat butter, cream cheese, reserved gelatin, orange peel and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add in powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Add in orange food coloring if desired.