Orange Campfire Cupcakes – Bake Cake in a Real Orange!

Orange Campfire Cupcakes

Pour chocolate cake in an orange to make a simple outdoor treat.

Ingredients

1 orange per person
1 (18.5 oz) box of yellow or spice cake mix
Ingredients to prepare the cake batter (eggs, oil, water as package requires)
1 (12-inch) piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil per orange

If you’re looking for a fun and interactive way to make dessert around the campfire, these Orange Campfire Cupcakesare the perfect treat. Baked inside a hollowed-out orange peel, these cupcakes are moist, citrusy, and totally memorable.They’re especially fun for kids to help prep and eat!

Cooking Steps

1
Slice 1 inch off the top of each orange.
2
Scoop out the pulp and fruit, being careful not to break the peel. Save the fruit for juice or snacks.
3
Keep the orange peel intact—this becomes your natural cupcake liner.
4
Prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
5
Fill each hollowed-out orange 2/3 full with the batter.
6
Place the top “lid” of the orange back on.
7
Set each filled orange in the center of its foil square.
8
Bring the foil up and twist the top to seal tightly.
9
Place directly into hot campfire coals and bake for 15–20 minutes.
10
Rotate occasionally with tongs for even baking.