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Sweet Cake Mix Lemon Muffins

September 24, 2020 By Lilly

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These Moist & Delicious Muffins Are Made With Just A Few Pantry Staples

I don’t know about you, but I’m a HUGE lemon fan. I love the tart and crisp flavor. These delicious lemon muffins are so quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients, and they are quite yummy enjoyed for breakfast, a sweet snack or even dessert!

Thanks to a box of Betty Crocker lemon cake mix, you can whip up these heavenly lemon muffins in a breeze. Simply mix the dry cake mix with eggs, butter, milk and a little fresh lemon zest. Bam! Deliciousness. You can also add a couple of tbsps of poppy seeds, but I don’t usually have those on hand so I opted to leave them out.

Easy Cake Mix Lemon Muffins Recipe Made with just a few ingredients! Kids love these simple muffins. Toddlers to teens!

These simple lemon muffins are definitely on the sweeter side, so I consider them an after lunch or dinner treat. Your kids will definitely love them! You could even fold in half a cup of blueberries before baking for added flavor and nutrition.

Quick and easy lemon muffin recipe made with cake mix! Yummy. Kids love this simple muffin recipe.

Muffins are the perfect little snack for on-the-go, lunch boxes and busy mornings. They travel well and are just as good leftover. Although, these usually disappear on the first day in my house.

Cake Mix Lemon Muffins (quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients!)

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Easy Cake Mix Lemon Muffins (Quick & Easy!)

These easy muffins are so simple to make thanks to a box of Betty Crocker lemon cake mix! You'll just need a little butter, milk, eggs and lemon zest. They are perfect for breakfast, yummy on-the-go snacks, lunch boxes and after dinner treats. Kids love them!
Course: Snack
Keyword: cake mix, lemon, muffins, snacks, treats
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 3/4 cup softened salted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk (2% or whole)
  • the zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and line or grease a muffin pan with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, milk, eggs and lemon zest.
  • Stir in the cake mix until well combined.
  • Scoop the batter into your prepared muffin pan filling them up about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • You could also add about 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds if you have them on hand. 
  • Blueberries are also wonderful paired with lemon! Stir in about half a cup to the batter before baking. 

Don’t forget to pin and save these yummy cake mix lemon muffins for later! 🙂

Lemon Muffins Made With Cake Mix (quick and easy to make with just a few cheap ingredients. Your kids will LOVE this simple muffin recipe. Perfect little snacks for lunch boxes, on the go, breakfast or even dessert. A fun snack recipe that's easy enough for your older kids to bake. #cakemix #muffins #lemon #thelazydish

Lemon Muffins Made With Cake Mix (Quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients!). Your kids will love this easy snack idea. These simple muffins are perfect for on the go, breakfast or even dessert. Toddlers and teens love them! Made with pantry staples like butter, eggs and milk. #muffins #snacks #thelazydishEasy Cake Mix Lemon Muffins (fast to make with just a few simple ingredients including Betty Crocker lemon cake mix, butter, eggs and milk!). Kids of all ages love these little snacks-- toddlers to teens! Perfect for their lunchbox, after school or even dessert. #muffins #lemon #snacks #thelazydish

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