Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of these Key Lime Cupcakes filled with a zesty Creamy Lime Frosting. These citrus-infused treats are perfect for any occasion, from summer gatherings to special celebrations.
Ingredients
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Cupcake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- ¼ cup fresh key lime juice
- ½ cup whole milk
Creamy Lime Frosting (Filling + Topping):
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare cupcake batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Mix until combined. Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Make Creamy Lime Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
- Fill and frost cupcakes: Core cupcakes and fill with frosting. Frost the tops of cupcakes.
Notes
- For extra lime flavor, brush warm cupcakes with a bit of lime juice mixed with powdered sugar before cooling.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for best texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
