These lemon cheesecake muffins are the perfect easy treat for lemon lovers! Made with just a few simple ingredients including lemon cake mix, they come together quickly for a delicious homemade dessert.
These lemon cheesecake muffins are the perfect sweet treat for lemon lovers. With their bright citrus flavor and rich, creamy centers, they’re sure to become a new favorite. The best part is how easy they are to make – just a few simple ingredients and you have a batch of homemade muffins that taste like they’re from a fancy bakery.
Lately when the kids head off for Ted’s for the night, I find myself baking. It’s been my pause after the go-go-go for the day[s] with them. While lemon is NOT a Serbinski-kid favorite, it sure is a Serbinski-Mom fav, hence this is the lemoniest easy lemon cheesecake muffin I could dream of!
The secret ingredient in these muffins is a box of lemon cake mix. It gives the muffins a wonderful lemon flavor without having to zest and juice a bunch of lemons. Just mix the cake mix with some eggs, oil, and cream cheese for a super moist and rich cheesecake-like interior.
Top the muffins with a simple lemon glaze or dust them with powdered sugar. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack. Enjoy the bright, tangy lemon flavor in every bite!
Easy Lemon Cheesecake Muffins made with Lemon Cake Mix
Makes: 12 muffins
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Lemon glaze or powdered sugar (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, baking powder, and flour until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, oil, milk, and extract until smooth. Add wet ingredients to dry. Stir until combined, folding in the chocolate chips at the end.
Spoon the lemon cake batter, filling the cups about 3/4 full.
Bake for 18- minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Drizzle with lemon glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Enjoy!
Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert, these muffins are guaranteed to disappear quickly. Give this easy recipe a try and enjoy the delicious combination of lemon and cheesecake in every bite!
