Description
Delight in the zesty flavor of these Key Lime Cupcakes with a creamy lime frosting. A perfect blend of tangy citrus and sweet goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
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Cupcake:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Prepare Cupcake Batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in vanilla, key lime juice, zest. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar, key lime juice, and vanilla. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with lime zest.
Notes
- For an extra citrusy kick, fill cupcakes with lime curd before frosting.
- Store covered cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
