Description
Delightful Key Lime Cupcakes that bring a burst of sunshine and zesty flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box White Cake Mix + box ingredients (eggs, oil, water)
- 1/2 cup Lime Juice
- 1 cup Butter (softened)
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 6 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tsp Lime Zest
- 1 drop Green Food Colouring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions, replacing 1/2 cup of the water with lime juice.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 1/2 full with the batter.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Cream the butter until fluffy in a large bowl.
- Add lime juice and food coloring to the creamed butter.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until well incorporated.
- Stir in the lime zest and whip until smooth.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and frost your cooled cupcakes.
Notes
You can adapt this recipe by adding coconut or a graham cracker layer on top for a key lime pie feel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg