Lemon Shandy Cupcakes

Lemon Shandy Cupcakes
90 min.
24
249kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Lemon Shandy Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! Combining the light, refreshing taste of hefeweizen wheat beer with the zesty brightness of lemon, these cupcakes are sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering, celebrating a birthday, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes bring a unique twist to traditional dessert.

The moist and fluffy cake, made from a convenient box mix, is elevated by the addition of beer and fresh lemon peel, creating a delightful balance of sweetness and tang. Topped with a creamy, luscious frosting that features cream cheese and a hint of lemon, each bite is a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more. The optional drizzle of honey and garnish of lemon wedges add an extra touch of elegance, making these cupcakes not only delicious but visually appealing as well.

Ready in just 90 minutes and yielding 24 servings, these Lemon Shandy Cupcakes are perfect for sharing. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible treats that will brighten up any dessert table!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • cup light-bodied wheat beer 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons light-bodied wheat beer 
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • serving honey 
  • serving lemon wedges 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. Make cake batter as directed on box, using cake mix, 1 cup beer, the oil and eggs. Stir in 2 teaspoons lemon peel. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
  4. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and salt with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat in 2 tablespoons beer, 1 teaspoon lemon peel and the lemon juice. Beat in powdered sugar until blended. If frosting is too thick, beat in more beer, a few drops at a time. Frost cupcakes. Just before serving, drizzle with honey and garnish with lemon wedges. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories249kcal
Protein3.01%
Fat26.99%
Carbs70%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.82
Glycemic Load
0.36
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.7200000052867%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:248.78kcal
12.44%
Fat:7.49g
11.53%
Saturated Fat:4.05g
25.28%
Carbohydrates:43.73g
14.58%
Net Carbohydrates:43.44g
15.8%
Sugar:34.24g
38.05%
Cholesterol:35.4mg
11.8%
Sodium:222.97mg
9.69%
Alcohol:0.43g
100%
Alcohol %:0.7%
100%
Protein:1.88g
3.76%
Phosphorus:85.51mg
8.55%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.61%
Calcium:55.35mg
5.54%
Folate:18.63µg
4.66%
Selenium:3.01µg
4.3%
Vitamin A:211.51IU
4.23%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.61%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.21%
Iron:0.57mg
3.18%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.84%
Vitamin K:2.74µg
2.61%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.27%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.01%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.73%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.52%
Fiber:0.29g
1.15%
Copper:0.02mg
1.15%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.08%
Magnesium:4.08mg
1.02%