Limoncello Cream Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the bright, zesty flavor of these Limoncello Cream Cupcakes! This easy recipe uses a convenient shortcut to create sophisticated, lemony cupcakes in minutes. The creamy limoncello frosting is the star, mingling beautifully with the cake for an unforgettable taste that gets even better the next day! Perfect for lemon lovers and anyone seeking a simple yet elegant dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 264.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Limoncello Cream Cupcakes

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How to Make Limoncello Cream Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with baking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 6 oz lemonade concentrate, 8 oz sour cream, 4 oz cream cheese (softened), and 3 large egg whites.
  3. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined and smooth.
  4. Stir in the zest of 2 lemons.
  5. Fill the prepared muffin cups about ⅔ full.
  6. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While cupcakes are baking, scrape all the frosting (16 oz container) from the can into a medium bowl.
  9. Add 2 tablespoons of limoncello to the frosting and stir until smooth and creamy.
  10. Taste and add more limoncello if desired.
  11. Refrigerate the frosting until the cupcakes are completely cool.
  12. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost generously and sprinkle with extra lemon zest.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

125g

Fat

18g

Carbs

13g

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