Key Lime Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Key Lime Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box lemon cake mix; 1 (3 ounce) box lime gelatin; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup key lime juice; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 2 -3 drops green food coloring (optional); Glaze; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 - 2 1/2 tablespoons key lime juice; Frosting; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Cupcakes
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box lemon cake mix
1 (3 ounce) box lime gelatin
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup key lime juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 -3 drops green food coloring (optional)
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 - 2 1/2 tablespoons key lime juice
Frosting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix and gelatin with electric mixer on low speed for about 30 seconds. Add remaining cupcake ingredients. Beat with electric mixer on low speed for about 30 seconds; beat on medium speed additional 2 minutes, scraping bowl as necessary. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
2
Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan around 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. With toothpick or wooden skewer, pierce tops of cupcakes in several places.
3
In small bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar and enough of the 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice until glaze is smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle and spread glaze over cupcakes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
4
In large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. On low speed, beat in vanilla and 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar until mixed; beat on medium speed until fluffy and frost cupcakes. Will want to store covered in refrigerator.

1033

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box lemon cake mix, 1 (3 ounce) box lime gelatin, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Key Lime Cupcakes

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