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Citrus Mini Cakes

Name: Citrus Mini Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 1-1/4 cups water; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1/3 cup canola oil; 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lemon juice; Toasted chopped almonds

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

about 6 dozen

Updated: Feb. 08, 2022

These moist, bite-size muffins from Linda Terrell of Palatka, Florida are melt-in-your-mouth good. "With their appealing look, they really dress up a party table," she notes. The recipe makes a big batch, so there's plenty to please a crowd.

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Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
Toasted chopped almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Fill well-greased miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and juices until smooth. Cool cakes for 2 minutes; remove from pans. Immediately dip cakes into glaze, coating well. Place top down on wire racks; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 131 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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