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Key Lime Cupcakes Recipe

Key Lime Cupcakes Recipe
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Delight in the zesty flavor of these Key Lime Cupcakes with a creamy lime frosting. A perfect blend of tangy citrus and sweet goodness in every bite!

Ingredients

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Cupcake:

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

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 vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. Prepare Cupcake Batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in vanilla, key lime juice, zest. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  3. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar, key lime juice, and vanilla. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with lime zest.

Notes

  • For an extra citrusy kick, fill cupcakes with lime curd before frosting.
  • Store covered cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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