Key Lime Cupcakes
Sweet and tart Key Lime Cupcakes make the best treat and look stunning. Fans of key lime pie will love this recipe and the icing makes it even better. Enjoy all that you love about key lime pie in this easy to make cupcake recipe.
Servings: 24
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- Ingredients for cake:
- 1 box White Cake Mix prepared
- 1/2 cup Lime Juice
- Frosting:
- 1 cup Butter
- 6 cup Powdered Sugar
- 6 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tsp Lime Zest
- 1 drop Green Food Coloring
Instructions
- Make batter according to box EXCEPT replace 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup lime juice.
- Fill liners about 1/2 full.
- Bake 16-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely on wire rack.
- Cream butter in a large bowl.
- Add lime juice and food coloring.
- Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and beat until incorporated.
- Add lime zest and whip until distributed.
- Transfer to piping bag to frost cupcakes.
Notes
Store the leftovers in an air tight container at room temperature for 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
