Key Lime Pie Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Powdered Sugar; 16 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1 cup Butter, Softened; 3 cups Flour; 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 2 cups White Sugar; 1/2 cups Powdered Milk; 3 whole Eggs; 1-1/2 teaspoon Liquid Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Key Lime Juice; 1/4 cups Water; 5 drops Green Food Coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups Powdered Sugar
16 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1 cup Butter, Softened
3 cups Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
2 cups White Sugar
1/2 cups Powdered Milk
3 whole Eggs
1-1/2 teaspoon Liquid Vanilla Extract
1 cup Key Lime Juice
1/4 cups Water
5 drops Green Food Coloring (optional)

1
Set aside powdered sugar, cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter for frosting.
2
For cupcakes:
3
Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar and powdered milk) in one bowl; set aside.
4
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining wet ingredients (except food coloring): remaining 1/2 cup butter, eggs, vanilla, lime juice and water. Combine with the dry ingredients.
5
Beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add food coloring until you get the shade of green you want.
6
Pour into a paper-lined cupcake pan, filling 1/2 to 2/3 full. These cupcakes don't rise very much, so you can get away with filling the cups a bit more than usual.
7
Bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, approximately 15 minutes.
8
For the frosting:
9
Beat cream cheese and butter until well combined and creamy. Sift in powdered sugar and mix well.
10
Adjust powdered sugar to taste.

1961

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Powdered Sugar, 16 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, 1 cup Butter, Softened, 3 cups Flour, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Pie 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.

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Key Lime Pie Cupcakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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