Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place paper liners in a standard muffin tin, set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cake mix, jello mix, eggs, oil, and soda.

Mix on low speed until combined and then bump up the speed to medium and continue to mix for an additional 1-2 minutes until thoroughly combined. Scrape down the sides often.

Pour the cupcake batter into the prepared tin(s). Fill cupcake liners about ½-⅔ full.

Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center of the cupcake is set.

Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.

Make the orange buttercream frosting while the cupcakes cool. in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, jello mix, and orange soda.

Mix on low speed until combined. Bump up the speed to medium and mix until light and fluffy looking.

Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Once the cupcakes are cool, pipe a large mound of orange frosting on top of the cupcakes. If desired, cut paper straws into thirds and insert into the top of each cupcake or garnish with orange slices.