Orange cream cheese frosting

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This flavorful frosting is good on a number of recipes, but it is my go-to topping when I bake my Earl Grey Cupcakes.

ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 

• 1 (8) ounce package softened cream cheese 
• 1 cup powdered sugar 
• 1 (8) ounce container thawed frozen whipped topping 
• 2 teaspoons orange zest 
• orange extract, to taste

Directions
In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in remaining ingredients. Allow to set in refrigerator at least 1 hour before using.

Cinnamon roll waffle recipe

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I am a waffle making, waffle eating fanatic. In fact, waffles are my favorite part of a homemade breakfast, next to bacon. Nothing-and I mean NOTHING-tops bacon! I enjoy experimenting with different flavors when making waffles and have crafted some delicious recipes along the way. These cinnamon roll inspired waffles will leave your taste buds screaming for more even when your belly is about to burst.

CINNAMON ROLL WAFFLES

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 3/4 cups whole milk

2 cups flour

3/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup softened cream cheese

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon

dash nutmeg

Directions
Spray your waffle iron with non-stick spray and preheat to medium. In a medium size bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla and milk. Blend in flour, 1/2 cup of the melted butter, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir until well blended. Cook waffles until they reach the desired doneness. While the waffles are cooking, cream together in a small bowl the cream cheese and remaining sugar. In another small bowl, combine remaining butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Top waffles with both toppings and serve immediately.

Black bottom cupcakes recipe

These cupcakes feature a rich chocolatey cake base topped with a decadent cream cheese mixture. To. Die. For!!!


BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES

1 chocolate cake mix and the ingredients needed to complete the cake (water, eggs and oil)

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pans with paper liners and set aside. Prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the box. In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Fill liners 1/3 full with cake mix and top with the cream cheese mixture. Bake until the cream cheese mixture just starts to turn a light golden color, 20-25 minutes.