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Better for You Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Servings: 24

1 T. all-purpose flour
18 oz. package yellow cake mix
1 t. almond extract
3 large egg whites 
1 omega-3 egg
8 oz. fat free cream cheese softened
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh blueberries

Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 T. lemon juice

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Prepare muffin tins with cupcake liners or coat with non-stick cooking spray. Combine cake mix and next five ingredients in a large bowl and beat on low w/ electric mixer for 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in blueberries & pour into prepared muffin tins.

 

Follow directions on cake mix for baking muffins or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan & cool completely on a wire rack.

 

Combine powdered sugar and 3 teaspoons lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle glaze over cupcakes.

 

Nutrition 
Calories: 121
Fat: 2.5 g.
Sat. fat: .5 g
Carbohydrate: 21 g

 

compared to Typical Lemon Blueberry Cake Nutrition:

Calories: 345
Fat: 13 g.
Sat. fat: 8 g.
Carbohydrate: 53 g