Sooooo, last week I showed you all those lemon cupcakes that I made.
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.
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:
- 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.
- Using a small knife or cupcake plunger (you can see what I use in this vlog), hollow out middles of cupcakes, reserving tops.
- 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:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, shortening, and vanilla extract on medium speed until combined. Slowly add 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, beating well.
- Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and gradually add in 2 more cups confectioners’ sugar.
- Begin adding milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches desired consistency.
- 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!
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
These look amazing!
Amanda B. says
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!
Courtney says
That recipe is actually kept secret for now, since it’s the recipe I use for orders ;)
Amanda B. says
Ahhh. Understood. I’ll have to try them the quick & easy way, then!! Thanks!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
These cupcakes look so delicious! You should seriously open your own cupcake shop :)
Nicole says
Looks delicious! I want to try to make these. can I substitute anything for the shortening?
Courtney says
You could probably try butter, but it will be a different taste/consistency
Michelle@Peachy Palate says
You are the cupcake queen! Your so good at it! Do you sell them? If you don’t you should!
Rachel says
wow you’re awesome with cupcakes!
Chelsea says
Thanks for the vlog on piping. I’m a sucker for those frosting details. These look delicious!
Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says
the cupcakes are so pretty!! Well done!
Alaine says
Can you teach me how to frost cupcakes? They look awesome!
Tara says
Yum! I love doctoring up cake mix and brownie batters!! :)
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
These look so good! I’m not even a big fan of lemon but I think these look super tasty.
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
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! ;)
Katy says
For my 7th birthday my mom made me a lemon cake with lemon frosting. :-) Such a great combo.
michelle kim says
Yay! Thanks so much for this recipe! I love how it’s a simple recipe (except maybe the frosting has a few more ingredients).
Suzanne @ Fit Minded Mom says
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!!
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
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.
Bek @ Crave says
I seriously think you should start up a cupcake business!
CakenGifts.in Faridabad says
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.
Debbie says
I’m about to make these; does it matter if the pudding is instant? Your recipe doesn’t specify!
Thank you.
Courtney says
I would do instant!