Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes
99 min.
24
235kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a tea party, or simply craving something sweet, these cupcakes are the ideal dessert to satisfy your cravings.

With a light and fluffy texture, each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and tanginess that will leave you wanting more. The combination of creamy Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese and fresh lemon juice creates a frosting that is both rich and refreshing, making it the star of the show. Plus, the use of a convenient white cake mix ensures that you can whip up these treats in no time, making them perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike.

Ready in just 99 minutes and yielding 24 scrumptious servings, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also a great way to share joy with others. Each cupcake contains approximately 235 calories, making them a delightful yet manageable indulgence. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes that will brighten up any dessert table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 250 cream cheese softened
  •  egg whites 
  • 3.8 cups powdered sugar 
  • 3.4 ounce jell-o vanilla flavor pudding instant
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • cup water 
  • 18.3 ounce cake mix white (2-layer size)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • blender
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Beat first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer on low speed 1 min. or until dry ingredients are moistened. (Batter will be thick.) Beat on medium speed 2 min. Spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin cups.
  3. Bake 21 to 24 min. or until toothpick inserted in centres comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 min.; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.
  4. Beat cream cheese, butter and lemon juice in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
  5. Spread onto cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories235kcal
Protein3.54%
Fat28.16%
Carbs68.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.21
Glycemic Load
0.16
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.5678260611451%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.66kcal
11.73%
Fat:7.46g
11.47%
Saturated Fat:3.92g
24.48%
Carbohydrates:40.7g
13.57%
Net Carbohydrates:40.44g
14.7%
Sugar:31.06g
34.51%
Cholesterol:15.6mg
5.2%
Sodium:231.99mg
10.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.11g
4.22%
Phosphorus:85.29mg
8.53%
Calcium:58.99mg
5.9%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.75%
Selenium:3.92µg
5.6%
Folate:16.55µg
4.14%
Vitamin A:199.06IU
3.98%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.32%
Vitamin K:3.05µg
2.91%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.84%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.66%
Iron:0.45mg
2.51%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.36%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.36%
Copper:0.02mg
1.22%
Potassium:38.3mg
1.09%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.06%
Fiber:0.26g
1.06%
Magnesium:4.08mg
1.02%
Source:Allrecipes