Description
These Key Lime Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and topped with zesty key lime frosting, bringing a taste of sunshine to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- ½ cup Key Lime Juice
- Zest from 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- Extra Lime Zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl—flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Introduce key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Combine the dry and wet mixtures until just combined, careful not to overmix.
- Fill the liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting by beating heavy cream, powdered sugar, and lime zest until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish with extra lime zest if desired.
Notes
These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion! Feel free to experiment with ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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