How to Make Key Lime Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Key lime cupcakes are a delightful and refreshing dessert that embodies the flavors of summer. These zesty treats are made with key lime juice, zest, and a creamy frosting that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, birthday party, or just want to treat yourself, these cupcakes are the perfect choice for any occasion.

Key limes are a small, tart citrus fruit that are native to the Florida Keys. They are known for their distinct flavor and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix (such as Pillsbury® Classic White)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 drops green food coloring (Optional)
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons pearlized sprinkles, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons lime zest, lime juice, and food coloring; mix well. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool cupcakes on a wire rack.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 2 tablespoons lime zest and vanilla extract to creamed butter mixture; mix well. Mix confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, into creamed butter mixture until frosting is smooth; chill in refrigerator until frosting is thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread frosting onto each cupcake and top with sprinkles.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 48mg