Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 14 ounces white cake mix (1 box); 3 12 ounces lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling (4 serving size); 1 cup water; 4 egg whites; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar; 1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened; ¼ cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (optional)

Servings: persons

18 14 ounces white cake mix (1 box)
3 12 ounces lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling (4 serving size)
1 cup water
4 egg whites
2 tablespoons oil
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (optional)

1
PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, egg whites and oil in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until moistened.
2
(Batter will be thick.)
3
Beat on medium speed 2 minute Spoon batter evenly into 24 paper-lined 2-1/2-inch muffin cups.
4
Make sure to fill them pretty high because the cupcakes do not rise much.
5
BAKE 21 to 24 minute or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
6
Cool in pans 10 min.
7
; remove to wire racks.
8
Cool completely.
9
MEANWHILE, beat sugar, cream cheese, butter and juice (and lemon zest if using) with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.
10
Frost cupcakes.

518

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 14 ounces white cake mix (1 box), 3 12 ounces lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling (4 serving size), 1 cup water, 4 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes 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.

Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes

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