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Key Lime Cupcakes

These tart, tangy, and sweet Key Lime Cupcakes with Key Lime Butter Cream Icing are so simple to make. Perfect summer dessert idea.
Prep Time16 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Key Lime Cupcakes
Servings: 12
Author: Jen Lunsford

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box White Cake Mix
  • box ingredients
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg