Reviews & Comments

Nope! Way too much frosting and the instant jello did not mix well - had a gritty taste. Maybe I didn't add the instant jello at the right time. But, won't make again.

Well, perhaps I am the only one who just did not appreciate this recipe. I've made things like this with pancake mix before with moderate success. So, when I saw a 'cupcake' recipe I had to try it. After following the recipe exactly -- except for adding more sugar because I've learned these 'quick mix' recipes aren't sweet -- I pulled them out to find that they looked like a biscuit and tasted like a pancake. Even the extra sugar didn't have an impact. How can they be called anything near a cupcake, not even a muffin -- they were as dense as a 'southern style' biscuit, but not inviting at all. They went to the trash while still warm. I only rate them a one because I had to pick something.

These are scrumptious and EASY. I had no lemon peel, so substituted lemon extract. I can easily see myself making these a lot.

My children like extreme tartness so I added a tablespoon of lemon juice and a some lemon zest. As it is 92 degrees and no air conditioning instead of cup cakes I "baked" mini cakes on top of the stove in a small cast iron frying pan with the lid on. It is all in the timing. Now everyone has their own personal cake to decorate as they wish. Some used lemon candies others added coconut to their frosting it was a great project. And as my kids said, "way cool" in more ways than one!