Orange Velvet Cupcakes With Halloween Swirl Frosting

by Lora Wiley-Lennartz
I had planned months before on making orange velvet cupcakes for Halloween and was going to improvise a recipe. Much to my delight, almost by accident, I found this one over at The Swell Life.  They came out really delicious. The only change I made was to add a bit more gel food coloring (Wilton’s  Orange). I wanted to deepen the color a bit.
For the frosting, I used Magnolia Bakery’s vanilla buttercream recipe. I colored one half with Wilton’s Orange and the other with Wilton’s black loaded them side by side into a disposable pastry bag and swirled away.

I was thrilled with the baking results. The photographs, not so much. Because I was on a baking tear to as many October and November posts finished before I left for NYC last week, I rushed my usual process and wasn’t too careful about the lighting for these pictures. I apologize for the glare.The cupcakes looked way better in real life. Pinky swear.

I also planned on decorating them with black sparkly mini spider cookies. Again, no time. Be he didn’t seem to mind….
He’s Full

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15 comments

Pacheco Patty October 30, 2010 - 9:50 pm

Hi Lora, you have been busy this past month baking and posting some very creative and delicious looking goodies. I love the orange velvet cupcakes with that gorgeous frosting piled and swirled on top, I'm inspired for Halloween now:)

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Anna Johnston October 30, 2010 - 12:54 pm

Fantastic colours, love the orange and black swirl. Very creepy indeed. Happy Halloween.

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shaz October 30, 2010 - 5:54 am

Oooh, very cool. We don't really celebrate halloween here, but I'd make some anyway just for kicks 🙂 Happy Halloween!

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Reeni October 30, 2010 - 12:18 am

I love the orange and black swirl! So perfect! Happy Halloween!

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Allison October 29, 2010 - 4:43 pm

Oh my, these look festive and decadent! They are beautiful!

I've started a new food blogging group that celebrates the printed cookbook. I'd love it if you joined us. http://www.cookbookloversunite.blogspot.com.

I hope you have a happy Halloween, and enjoy those lovely cupcakes!

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A SPICY PERSPECTIVE October 29, 2010 - 1:22 pm

That frosting looks amazing!

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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella October 29, 2010 - 6:55 am

That effect is just magical! Beautiful cupcakes! 😀

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Barbara Bakes October 29, 2010 - 3:48 am

What a fun variation on red velvet. Perfect for Halloween.

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naomi October 28, 2010 - 6:28 pm

The frosting on this looks awesome!

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Smita Srivastava October 28, 2010 - 2:57 pm

The cupcakes look truly out of the world … such lovely colors make it look divine !!!

– Smita
littlefoodjunction.blogspot.com
(fun food ideas for little eaters)

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Jamie October 28, 2010 - 12:49 pm

Oh Lora these are great! And they actually look delicious despite the Halloween colors 🙂 Great job on the frosting and the cake is divine! Love the Halloween spirit rushing through the world of food blogs!

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Anonymous October 27, 2010 - 11:52 pm

Super color and the swirl is divine. Boo

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megan @ whatmegansmaking October 27, 2010 - 6:51 pm

These are awesome! Why in the world didn't I think to make orange halloween cupcakes? I love these. Do you like that icing recipe?

love the last picture by the way 🙂

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Deeba PAB October 27, 2010 - 5:01 pm

Bahahaha love the swirls and the deep orange colour Lora! What great cupcakes. I still have to master the art of a double colour swirl. Love the cool guy in the last frame… yes he looks full!! LOL

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Bonnie October 26, 2010 - 6:55 pm

Ok, these are the cutest cupcakes. Love the swirl on the top. So creative once again.

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