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Key Lime Cupcakes

Key Lime Cupcakes: 1 Recipe, Utterly Delicious!


  • Author: Melissa
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious key lime cupcakes.


Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup key lime juice
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • For the frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, combine cake mix, oil, key lime juice, eggs, and zest.
  3. Mix until combined.
  4. Fill liners 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Let cool completely.
  7. For frosting: beat butter until fluffy.
  8. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  9. Mix in key lime juice and zest.
  10. Frost cupcakes.

Notes

  • Use fresh key lime juice for best flavor.
  • Adjust sweetness of frosting to your liking.
  • Garnish with lime slices.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American