Key Lime Margarita Cupcakes With Key Lime Frosting Recipe

Name: Key Lime Margarita Cupcakes With Key Lime Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks); 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon oil; 4 eggs; 2 ½ cups cake flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick); 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; zest 2 key lime; 4 key limes, juice of; 1 teaspoon mexican vanilla; 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon oil
4 eggs
2 ½ cups cake flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
zest 2 key lime
4 key limes, juice of
1 teaspoon mexican vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

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Directions:.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease cupcake pans.
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In a large mixing bowl beat together butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Add oil and eggs 1 at a time.
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In a separate mixing bowl combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
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To large mixing bowl add margarita mix and flour alternately, beginning and ending with flour.
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Fill cupcake pans 3/4 full on each cup and bake for 28-30 minute.
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For frosting:.
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In a large mixing bowl combine softened butter, cream cheese, lime zest and juice, and vanilla.
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Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until frosting is a decent consistency.
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After cupcakes have cooled frost and serve.

1788

kcal

Calories

Fat

231

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon oil, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Margarita Cupcakes With Key Lime Frosting 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 Margarita Cupcakes With Key Lime Frosting

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