Preheat oven to 350°F Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners.
Grate 2 tsp zest and squeeze 3/4 cup juice from oranges. On medium speed, beat cake mix, eggs, orange juice, 1/2 c water, 1/4 c butter and 1 tsp zest until combined (30 secs). On medium-high speed, beat until smooth and thickened (2 mins).
Divide among liners. Bake 18-20 mins or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes Transfer to racks. Cool completely.
On medium speed, beat remaining 1 1/2 c butter until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy (2 mins). Beat in remaining 1 tsp zest. If desired, tint frosting orange with food colorings, then transfer to pasty bag fitted with star or other decorative tip. Pipe or spread frosting over cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkles.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	820.78 Kcal (3436 kJ)
Calories from fat	502.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.83g	86%
Cholesterol	224.19mg	75%
Sodium	39.28mg	2%
Potassium	126.8mg	3%
Total Carbs	81.06g	27%
Sugars	78.02g	312%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	3%
Protein	3.96g	8%
Vitamin C	23.1mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	45.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	395.6 Kcal (1656 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.91g	86%
Cholesterol	108.06mg	75%
Sodium	18.93mg	2%
Potassium	61.12mg	3%
Total Carbs	39.07g	27%
Sugars	37.6g	312%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	3%
Protein	1.91g	8%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	22%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	22mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

20.9

Points
23

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium

Bad Points

High in Sugar

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