Heavenly Lemon Muffins Recipe

Name: Heavenly Lemon Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; ⅔ cup skim milk; ⅔ cup applesauce; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 2 egg whites; 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel; 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 4 drops yellow food coloring (optional); 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
⅔ cup skim milk
⅔ cup applesauce
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons lemon extract
4 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Line 24 (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
3
In large bowl, prepare angel food cake mix according to package directions.
4
In another large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
5
In medium bowl, combine sugar, milk, applesauce, oil, egg whites, lemon peel, lemon extract and food coloring, if desired.
6
Stir apple sauce mixture into flour mixture just until moistened.
7
Fill each muffin cup 1/3 full with applesauce batter.
8
Top with angel food cake batter, filling each cup almost full.
9
***There will be some angel food cake batter remaining.
10
Bake 20 minutes or until golden and puffed.
11
Immediately remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
12
Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar, if desired.

797

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Heavenly Lemon Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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