Key Lime Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Key Lime Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcake; 1 box Betty Crocker(R) lemon cake mix; 1 box (4-serving size) lime-flavored gelatin; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup Key lime juice; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; Frosting; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, firm but not cold; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon Key Lime zest; 5 tablespoons Key Lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon milk

Servings: persons

Cupcake
1 box Betty Crocker(R) lemon cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) lime-flavored gelatin
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup Key lime juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
Frosting
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, firm but not cold
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon Key Lime zest
5 tablespoons Key Lime juice
1/2 teaspoon milk

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Cupcake
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Directions
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Heat oven to 350u00b0F (325u00b0F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
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Bake 19 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. With toothpick or wooden skewer, pierce tops of cupcakes in several places.
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Frosting
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Beat together butter, and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce mixer to low and slowly add powdered sugar, beat until well combined. Add vanilla, Key Lime juice and zest, mix until just blended, DO NOT OVERMIX. Frosting should be dense and creamy, kind of like ice cream.
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If you half the amount of frosting you put on them, you could easily frost 2 dozen cupcakes with this recipe. :-)

1127

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcake, 1 box Betty Crocker(R) lemon cake mix, 1 box (4-serving size) lime-flavored 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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