Description
Delicious cupcakes filled with a creamy cheesecake center and a zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cheesecake pudding mix
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before proceeding.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling according to package instructions.
- Use a knife or cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake gently and fill with cheesecake pudding.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy.
- Frost the filled cupcakes generously with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Experiment with toppings like extra lemon zest or fresh berries for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg