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February 6, 2026

These family friendly, Easy Lemon Cupcakes with Cake Mix will become a new staple on your dessert menu! Using Sprite and your favorite lemon cake mix, these deliciously tangy and moist lemon cupcakes are so easy to make. The balance between sweet and tanginess is matched to perfection and will cause your taste buds to dance!

Easy Lemon Cupcakes with Cake Mix
Easy Lemon Cupcakes with Cake Mix
Easy Lemon Cupcakes with Cake Mix
Easy Lemon Cupcakes with Cake Mix
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Easy Lemon Cupcakes with Cake Mix

Ingredients

Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
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Line a cupcake or muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat together the lemon cake mix and Sprite for 2 minutes.
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Scoop the cupcake batter with a ⅓ measuring cup into the prepared cupcake liners.
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Bake cupcakes for 25-30 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
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In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered icing sugar for 2 minutes.
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Add the lemon extract and lemon zest, beat to incorporate. Then add milk as needed. Beat until fluffy.
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Scoop the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
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Swirl the frosting onto the cupcakes to form a rose pattern.
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Sprinkle a touch of yellow sugar crystals in a crescent shape on one edge of the cupcake.
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Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Lemon Zest Magic 🍋
    Microwave your lemons for 10 seconds before zesting to maximize juice and essential oil extraction, giving your cupcakes an intense lemon flavor.
  • Sprite Secret Weapon 🥤
    When using Sprite, ensure it's at room temperature and gently fold it into the batter to maintain maximum carbonation and create an incredibly light, fluffy texture.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting Hack 🧁
    Ensure cream cheese and butter are exactly at room temperature for the smoothest, lump-free frosting - too cold or too warm will compromise the texture.
  • Even Baking Technique 🧊
    Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly uniform cupcake sizes, and rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking to ensure even heat distribution.
  • Moisture Preservation Trick 💧
    Allow cupcakes to cool completely in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to prevent moisture loss and maintain maximum softness.

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Cake Mix Recipes

Hi there! I’m Christina – welcome to my kitchen! I’m a recipe developer, cookbook author, and the creative mind behind Cake Mix Recipes.

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