Moist Lemony Poppy Seed Cupcakes Recipe

Bake irresistible, moist lemon poppy seed cupcakes in just 30 minutes! This easy recipe uses cake and pudding mixes for a surprisingly elegant result that'll impress your friends and family. No one will guess how simple it is to create these delightfully lemony, poppy seed-studded delights. Perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or a sweet treat any day!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 146.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moist Lemony Poppy Seed Cupcakes

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How to Make Moist Lemony Poppy Seed Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 ounces) lemon cake mix and 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix.
  3. Add 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup water to the bowl.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons poppy seeds.
  5. Beat with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and glossy (about 2 minutes).
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Frost with your favorite icing (cream cheese frosting is highly recommended!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

4g

Carbs

6g

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