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Triple Lemon Cupcakes

By Courtney 23 Comments

Sooooo, last week I showed you all those lemon cupcakes that I made.

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And many, many of you requested a recipe. While this particular batch of cupcakes was made from scratch, I figured I’d share another quick and easy way to replicate the cupcake, along with the same filling and frosting recipes.

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So here you have it!

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Triple Lemon Cupcakes

Sooo lemony and delicious!

Cupcake Ingredients:

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

Lemon Filling Ingredients:

  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • 1 box (3 oz.) lemon pudding mix

Lemon Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk

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Directions:

To Make the Cupcakes:

Prepare cupcakes as directed on package (feel free to substitute unsweetened applesauce for oil, if desired) and add in lemon zest. Cook as directed and allow to cool completely.

To Fill Cupcakes:

  1. Prepare filling – Empty whipping cream into a chilled metal bowl and beat with hand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks start to form. Add in lemon pudding mix and beat an additional 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. Using a small knife or cupcake plunger (you can see what I use in this vlog), hollow out middles of cupcakes, reserving tops.
  3. Fill a medium-sized pastry bag with a medium round tip (or snip the edge off of a sandwich baggie and do the same). Squeeze filling into hollowed out cupcakes and fill right to the top.

To Make the Frosting:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, shortening, and vanilla extract on medium speed until combined. Slowly add 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, beating well.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and gradually add in 2 more cups confectioners’ sugar.
  3. Begin adding milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches desired consistency.
  4. To frost (and get the look above) – Fill a medium sized pastry bag fitted with a large star tip with frosting. In a circular motion, frost tops of cupcakes, working into a peak. (You can see more on frosting techniques in this vlog)

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ENJOY! Smile

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September 4, 2012 Filed Under: Cake/Cupcake Recipe Tagged With: cupcake recipe, jazzed up cupcakes from a box mix, triple lemon cupcakes

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says

    September 4, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    These look amazing!
    Reply
  2. Amanda B. says

    September 4, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Can you also share the "long way" prep for the cakes? I'm no cake mix snob, but I also like a good from-scratch recipe. :) They look delicious!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      September 4, 2012 at 1:40 pm

      That recipe is actually kept secret for now, since it's the recipe I use for orders ;)
      Reply
      • Amanda B. says

        September 4, 2012 at 1:42 pm

        Ahhh. Understood. I'll have to try them the quick & easy way, then!! Thanks!
        Reply
  3. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

    September 4, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    These cupcakes look so delicious! You should seriously open your own cupcake shop :)
    Reply
  4. Nicole says

    September 4, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Looks delicious! I want to try to make these. can I substitute anything for the shortening?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      September 4, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      You could probably try butter, but it will be a different taste/consistency
      Reply
  5. Michelle@Peachy Palate says

    September 4, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    You are the cupcake queen! Your so good at it! Do you sell them? If you don't you should!
    Reply
  6. Rachel says

    September 4, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    wow you're awesome with cupcakes!
    Reply
  7. Chelsea says

    September 4, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Thanks for the vlog on piping. I'm a sucker for those frosting details. These look delicious!
    Reply
  8. Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says

    September 4, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    the cupcakes are so pretty!! Well done!
    Reply
  9. Alaine says

    September 4, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Can you teach me how to frost cupcakes? They look awesome!
    Reply
  10. Tara says

    September 4, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Yum! I love doctoring up cake mix and brownie batters!! :)
    Reply
  11. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    These look so good! I'm not even a big fan of lemon but I think these look super tasty.
    Reply
  12. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    I have the perfect job for you - my own personal baker. Doesn't that sound fantastic? I'm thinking it's just perfect. :) Hehe. P.S. I know, I know, I've been incredibly MIA from Gchat lately. I've been quite the hermit lately thanks to feeling sick, exhausted, and just kind of blah. I'll be back soon though! And in the meantime, you know you can always email/text me! ;)
    Reply
  13. Katy says

    September 4, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    For my 7th birthday my mom made me a lemon cake with lemon frosting. :-) Such a great combo.
    Reply
  14. michelle kim says

    September 4, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Yay! Thanks so much for this recipe! I love how it's a simple recipe (except maybe the frosting has a few more ingredients).
    Reply
  15. Suzanne @ Fit Minded Mom says

    September 4, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    These are going to be the death of my waistline but I WILL be making them soon. I have been salivating at the idea of them since you posted about them over a week ago!!
    Reply
  16. Ali @ Peaches and Football says

    September 5, 2012 at 8:59 am

    The frosting on those look so perfect! Each year at work they have a bake sale and one guy brings in 5 cakes his wife bakes and decorates. They are seriously the most gorgeous things I have ever seen! I've always wanted to learn how to make things look more professional - it's definitely an art form.
    Reply
  17. Bek @ Crave says

    September 5, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    I seriously think you should start up a cupcake business!
    Reply
  18. CakenGifts.in Faridabad says

    September 26, 2017 at 4:26 am

    I have learnt to make such awesome cake through this recipe. It’s taste was very fantastic!!! I would like to recommend this cake to all my friends.
    Reply
  19. Debbie says

    April 30, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    I’m about to make these; does it matter if the pudding is instant? Your recipe doesn’t specify! Thank you.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 30, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      I would do instant!
      Reply

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