Description
Delicious key lime cupcakes with a zesty flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup key lime juice
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- For the frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix cake mix, oil, key lime juice, eggs, and zest.
- Fill liners 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Mix in key lime juice and zest.
- Frost cupcakes.
Notes
- Use fresh key limes 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