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Lemon cupcake with whipped frosting and lime zest garnish.

Key Lime Cupcakes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 507 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest

For the Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon key lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
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  • Mix in half of the dry ingredients, followed by the milk and key lime juice. Add remaining dry ingredients and key lime zest, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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  • For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in key lime zest and juice until creamy and spreadable.
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  • Frost cooled cupcakes and optionally garnish with a small slice of key lime or a sprinkle of lime zest.
    Delicious lime cupcakes with creamy frosting and lime zest topping on a white surface.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 4gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 179mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Key Lime Cupcakes
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