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Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the zesty delight of our Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes! These fluffy cupcakes boast a bright lemon flavor that's perfectly balanced by a luscious cream cheese frosting. The recipe makes a generous amount of frosting – enough to generously frost the cupcakes and even use as a delicious fruit dip! Get ready for a burst of sunshine in every bite. A simple recipe perfect for bakers of all levels.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 244.8 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (optional)

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How to Make Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, dry pudding mix, 1 cup water, 2 large egg whites, and 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Beat on low speed until moistened.
  3. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Evenly spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them about ¾ full.
  4. Bake for 21-24 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes.
  6. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting: In a separate bowl, beat together 16 ounces (2 cups) of softened cream cheese, 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup lemon juice using an electric mixer on low speed until well combined.
  8. Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously. Enjoy extra frosting as a fruit dip!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

121g

Fat

19g

Carbs

13g

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