Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of Key Lime Cupcakes with a creamy lime frosting. These tropical-inspired treats are perfect for any occasion and will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Lime 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 key lime zest
Garnish:
- Key lime wedges or zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, lime juice, and zest. Alternate adding flour mixture, milk, and sour cream. Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, gradually mix in powdered sugar, lime juice, and zest until creamy.
- Decorate: Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with lime wedges or zest.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush warm cupcakes with key lime juice before frosting.
- Best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
