Lemon Sunshine Cupcakes
- MAKES
- 24
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
Our Lemon Sunshine Cupcakes are perfect for any time of year! We use lemon zest and powdered sugar in place of traditional frosting for a lighter lemon cupcake everyone's sure to love.
What You'll Need
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package lemon cake mix
- Zest of 2 lemons, divided
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper baking cups.
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Make cake mix according to package directions; add half the lemon zest to batter, and mix well. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
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Bake according to package directions; cool completely.
- Sprinkle cooled cupcakes with confectioners' sugar and remaining lemon zest.
Notes
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