Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of these Key Lime Cupcakes with a zesty lime frosting. Perfect for a summer treat or any time you crave a citrusy dessert.
Ingredients
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For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the muffin tin: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the cupcake batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, then fill cupcake liners and bake.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in lime juice and zest until fluffy.
- Frost and garnish: Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with lime zest or a lime wedge.
Notes
- Chill cupcakes slightly for a refreshing taste.
- Regular lime juice can be used as a substitute for key limes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
