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    Citrus Sherbet Mini Cakes

    Mar 24, 2021

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    slice of citrus sherbet cake on pedestal

    What a better way to ring in the Spring season than an ultra colorful and citrusy cake?
    I made a variation of these citrus sherbet mini cakes a few years and actually surprised myself (as well as everyone) with how good it was. The flavors are unexpected and delicious! Its sweet and tart and cool.

    flatlay of citrus mini cakes with sherbet

    Simple but fun cake

    The cake is actually just a simple vanilla boxed cake mix, jazzed up with a hint of orange extract. The extract adds that touch of citrus to the cake so it pairs even better with the sweet and tart sherbet filling. If you don't have orange extract, I would recommend adding in a teaspoon of orange zest. It will give a similar natural orange flavor you're looking for.

    mini whipped cream and sprinkles

    Sherbet Filling!

    Why sherbet and why not regular ice cream you ask?
    The sherbet provides that creamy cool ice cream texture but with a bright fruity flavor that you just do not usually get from ice cream. Plus its a nice change up from a regular ice cream cake.

    Actually when was the last time you even ate sherbet?? I bet it was ages ago! It was for me too. And making these mini cakes gives me an excuse to eat it again. And remember how good it is! One of my childhood ice creams faves was those orange sherbet Flintstone push pops? Remember those?? It was just orange sherbet in a push up ice cream pop dispenser but I loved them!

    Perfect for a Holi Celebration!

    Anyways back to this colorful citrus sherbet mini cakes! Aren't they pretty?!

    The best part of the cake is the colors though! It is definitely perfect centerpiece for any Holi party! Holi is an Indian festival that celebrates the start of the Spring season with a celebration of colors. As with any Indian celebration there's tons of food, family and fun. But Holi is all about showcasing vibrant colors.

    You might also be interested in other Indian fusion desserts: Ghughra Sweet Rolls, Masala Chai Affogato, Rose Tea Cake Cookies

    slice of citrus sherbet cake on pedestal

    Citrus Sherbet Mini Cakes

    Easy colorful cake mix citrus sherbet mini cakes. Boxed vanilla cake mix with orange extract, rainbow sherbet filling and whipped cream icing!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 232 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

    • 1 white cake mix
    • 1 teaspoon orange extract
    • assorted gel food colors optional
    • 2 cups rainbow sherbet
    • 8 oz whipped topping
    • rainbow sprinkles optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven 350°F. Grease and flour cake pans, set aside. I used 6 4-inch ramekins.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix and prepare cake batter according to package directions. Add in the orange extract to the batter and mix well.
    • Divide the cake batter equally into 4 small mixing bowls. Add different food colors to each bowl and mix until you are satisfied with the color.
    • Spoon a little batter from each color into the greased and floured ramekins. Fill to about ⅔ full. Continue until all batter is used up. For the mini cakes, bake for 32-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Cool completely before filling and frosting.
    • Remove sherbet from freezer to soften (about 15 minutes).
    • Remove cakes from pan and use a serrated knife to level off the tops. Add about ¼ - ½ cup of softened sherbet to the cakes, place another mini cake on top of the sherbet layer. Use whipped topping to frost the entire cake, repeat with the remaining cakes. Top with rainbow sprinkles if using.
    • Store in the freezer before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 322mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword orange cake, sherbet cake, orange sherbet cake, citrus sherbet cake,
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