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Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes for Breakfast Ideas

Have you ever taken a bite of something so bright and cheerful that you forget what day it is? That’s me with these Raspberry Lemon Heaven Cupcakes. I was halfway through my second one, coffee in hand, and thinking, you know what? These would make a killer breakfast. And guess what? They actually do. They're light but full of punch, tangy from the lemon, and just sweet enough from the raspberries. They’re the kind of thing I bring to brunches when I’m tired of pretending I’ll enjoy another veggie quiche. The batter is super simple. No weird ingredients, no waiting forever. It’s basically my answer to Easy Lemon Chicken, but in cupcake form. You know how Lemon Herb Chicken just *works* with anything? These cupcakes are like that—only fluffier. So if your idea of a good morning doesn’t involve chopping dill or salmon prep—don’t worry, you’re not alone. Whip these up for your next Sunday spread or lazy Monday treat. You deserve breakfast that looks as joyful as it tastes. And hey, if lemon butter chicken can get a makeover, so can your breakfast.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Breakfast Ideas, Easy Cupcakes, Easy Lemon Chicken, Healthy Lemon Chicken, Lemon Butter Chicken, lemon dill salmon, Lemon Herb Chicken
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Eleanor

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 tub whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for garnish)
  • Extra raspberries for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, water, oil, egg whites, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the raspberries with a spatula so they stay mostly whole.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Top each cupcake with a generous dollop of whipped topping.
  8. Garnish with extra lemon zest and a raspberry or two. Serve chilled or at room temp.