Baby Orange Babas
These syrup-soaked cakes are made by using a muffin pan for individual-sized servings. For an interesting flavor variation, drizzle your babas with syrup made from lemon or lime juice and grated peel.—Gail Hutton, Bremerton, Washington9 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + freezing Bake: 15 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
- Whipped topping and maraschino cherries
Directions
- Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Fill greased
- muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or
- until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, orange
- juice and orange peel. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes
- until sugar is dissolved.
- Invert cupcakes onto a platter; immediately drizzle with hot orange
- syrup. Freeze for 10 minutes. Serve with whipped topping and
- cherries. Yield: 9 servings.