Mini Key Lime Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Mini Key Lime Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 1 (4 ounce) box instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream; 1/4 cup key lime juice or 1/4 cup lime juice; 4 drops green food coloring; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; Cupcakes; 1 (18 ounce) box betty crocker supermoist yellow cake mix (Adjust water, vegetable oil and eggs depending on cake mix you are using); 1 1/3 cups water; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; Frosting; 1 (16 ounce) container betty crocker whipped fluffy white frosting; 1 tablespoon key lime juice or 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated key lime zest or 1/2 teaspoon regular lime peel

Servings: persons

Topping
1 (4 ounce) box instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup key lime juice or 1/4 cup lime juice
4 drops green food coloring
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Cupcakes
1 (18 ounce) box betty crocker supermoist yellow cake mix (Adjust water, vegetable oil and eggs depending on cake mix you are using)
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
Frosting
1 (16 ounce) container betty crocker whipped fluffy white frosting
1 tablespoon key lime juice or 1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated key lime zest or 1/2 teaspoon regular lime peel

1
In large bowl, beat pudding mix and whipping cream with wire whisk 2 minutes.
2
Let stand 3 minutes.
3
Beat in 1/4 cup Key lime juice and the food color; stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
4
Heat oven to 375u00b0F (350u00b0F for dark or nonstick pans).
5
Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
6
Make cake batter as directed on box.
7
Spoon about 1 rounded tablespoonful batter into each muffin cup, using about half of the batter. (Muffin cups will be about 1/3 full.).
8
Refrigerate remaining batter.
9
Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Remove from pan to cooling rack.
11
Repeat with remaining baking cups and batter.
12
Cool cupcakes completely, about 15 minutes.
13
Remove cupcakes from baking cups.
14
Swirl about 2 teaspoons topping on top of each cupcake.
15
Stir frosting in container 20 times.
16
Gently stir in 1 tablespoon Key lime juice and the lime peel.
17
Spoon topping into 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag.
18
Cut 1/2-inch opening across bottom corner of bag.
19
Squeeze 1 rounded teaspoonful frosting from bag onto topping.
20
Garnish with fresh lime wedge, if desired.
21
Store in refrigerator.

932

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Protein

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* 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: Topping, 1 (4 ounce) box instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling, 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, 1/4 cup key lime juice or 1/4 cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Mini 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.

Mini Key Lime Cupcakes

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