Prepare the white cake mix following the directions on the box. Add the ½ teaspoon lemon extract to the bowl with the rest of the cake mix ingredients.
If coloring the cupcake batter yellow add 5 to 12 drops of yellow gel food coloring to the batter towards the end of the mixing time. Do not over beat the cake mix.
Fill cupcake papers ¾ full.
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 19-23 minutes.
Transfer the hot cupcakes to a metal cooling rack so the bottoms do not get moist as they cool.
Cool completely.
Once cool using a sharp knife cut a hole in the center and fill with sprinkles.
Replace the piece of cupcake you removed, first trimming a bit off the bottom so it fits back in the hole.
Frost with your choice of cream cheese frosting and decorate the top with more Easter themed sprinkles or non perils.