Lemony Sunshine Cupcakes Recipe

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Lemony Sunshine Cupcakes
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line 2 standard muffin tins with 16 foil cupcake liners; set aside.
  3. Place shortbread cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl; stir until well combined; set aside. *Combine in a food processor to make crumbs and combine ingredients.
  4. In the mixing bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs 1 at a time and mix just until combined. Scrape down sides of the bowl. Add vegetable oil, water, and the box of lemon pudding. Mix until combined. Add cake mix and beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Batter will be on the thick side.
  5. Place a slightly heaping tablespoon of shortbread cookie crumb mixture into the bottom of each prepared muffin cup. Use your fingers or the bottom of a small glass to firmly pack crumbs into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Reserve remaining shortbread cookie crumb mixture for topping.
  6. Use a 1/4 cup spring loaded ice cream scoop and place a level scoop full of batter into each muffin cup.
  7. Load the lemon curd into a small sandwich size resealable bag, removing the air from the bag before sealing. Squeeze the curd to 1 corner of the bag and use scissors to snip a 1/4- inch piece from corner of bag; set aside.
  8. With a damp finger or the end of a wooden spoon dipped in water, make a shallow indentation into the center of each cupcake. Pipe 3/4 to 1 teaspoon lemon curd into each indentation. Sprinkle tops of cupcakes evenly with remaining shortbread cookie crumbs.
  9. Bake for 21 to 23 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking, until edges of cupcakes are lightly golden brown.
  10. Serve cupcakes warm from the oven or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 766.21 Kcal (3208 kJ)
Calories from fat 363.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.44g 62%
Cholesterol 130.64mg 44%
Sodium 604.65mg 25%
Potassium 264.13mg 6%
Total Carbs 97.1g 32%
Sugars 9.82g 39%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 1%
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 102.5mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 340.81 Kcal (1427 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.99g 62%
Cholesterol 58.11mg 44%
Sodium 268.95mg 25%
Potassium 117.49mg 6%
Total Carbs 43.19g 32%
Sugars 4.37g 39%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 1%
Protein 3.56g 16%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 11%
Iron 1mg 12%
Calcium 45.6mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.6
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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