How to Make Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes are the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, with a hint of citrus and a creamy texture that is simply irresistible. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a bridal shower, or just a weekend treat for yourself. The bright lemon flavor and smooth cream cheese frosting make these cupcakes a crowd-pleaser that is sure to impress.

These cupcakes are easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients. The batter is lig...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package (2-layer size) white cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package Jell-O Lemon Instant Pudding
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (250 g) package Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 ¾ cups icing sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 24 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 39 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter and lemon juice in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition. Spread onto cupcakes.
  • Nutrition

    242 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 257mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 37mg