Truffled Grand Marnier Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Truffled Grand Marnier Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 1 whole Orange, Zested; 1/4 cups Orange Juice; 1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier Liqueur; 1 cup Water; 1/3 cups Vegetable Oil; 3 whole Egg Whites; 1 box (18.25 Oz. Box) White Cake Mix; 24 whole Chocolate Truffles; _____; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1 cup Chopped Truffles; 1-1/2 teaspoon Grand Marnier Liqueur

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
1 whole Orange, Zested
1/4 cups Orange Juice
1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier Liqueur
1 cup Water
1/3 cups Vegetable Oil
3 whole Egg Whites
1 box (18.25 Oz. Box) White Cake Mix
24 whole Chocolate Truffles
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FOR THE FROSTING:
1 cup Chopped Truffles
1-1/2 teaspoon Grand Marnier Liqueur

1
Preheat oven to 350F. Line cupcake pans with baking papers. Zest orange into large mixing bowl. Juice the orange for 1/4 cup juice. Add juice, Grand Marnier, water, oil, egg whites, and cake mix into the bowl with zest. Mix low for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and mix for 2 minutes. Fill each cupcake well a little under 2/3 full. Push a whole truffle into center. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cupcakes spring back when pushed. Allow cupcakes to cool on wire racks for about 1/2 hour.
2
To make the frosting, melt the chopped truffles in the top of a double boiler with a splash of Grand Marnier. Spread over cooled cupcakes. I had extra chocolate left over, so I just started pouring toward the end. Neat or messy, your choice!
3
You could very easily use chocolate cake mix or your own from scratch recipe. I had to use the box before it expired. Also, the truffles I used were the bagged kind, commonly found in holiday gift baskets. I haven't tried this with homemade candies.

3579

kcal

Calories

214

Fat

366

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 1 whole Orange, Zested, 1/4 cups Orange Juice, 1 Tablespoon Grand Marnier Liqueur, and more.

Yes, Truffled Grand Marnier Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Truffled Grand Marnier Cupcakes

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