Key Lime Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Key Lime Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks (16 Tablespoons) Softened Butter, Divided; 1 cup Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Finely Grated Lime Zest, Divided; 3 whole Large Eggs; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup Self-Rising Flour (See Note); 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 1/2 cups Condensed Milk; 1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar

Servings: persons

2 sticks (16 Tablespoons) Softened Butter, Divided
1 cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Finely Grated Lime Zest, Divided
3 whole Large Eggs
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cup Self-Rising Flour (See Note)
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 cups Condensed Milk
1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar

1
Note (for self-rising flour): Or whisk 11/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt into 1 1/2 cups bleached all-purpose flour.
2
Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake papers. Beat 12 tablespoons butter, sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest until light and fluffy. Starting and ending with an egg, alternate beating in eggs and flour until each is thoroughly incorporated. Beat in lime juice and vanilla until just incorporated. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from oven, let cupcakes stand a couple of minutes; turn onto a wire rack to cool.
3
Meanwhile, beat remaining 4 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons zest, and the cream cheese until smooth; beat in condensed milk and sugar. Frost and serve.

1112

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks (16 Tablespoons) Softened Butter, Divided, 1 cup Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Finely Grated Lime Zest, Divided, 3 whole Large Eggs, 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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