KEY LIME CUPCAKES
I made these light, tangy cupcakes on a chilly day to remind me of our vacation in southern Florida, where Key lime pies are star attractions. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 16 cupcakes.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with paper or foil liners., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk cracker crumbs, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and lime zest until blended. Beat in lime juice and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe or spread onto cupcakes. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so good.
Zainudin zaki
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these cupcakes again.
Thubelihle Zwan
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe next weekend. It looks delicious!
jadiel cedeno
[email protected]I've never made cupcakes before, but these were easy to follow and turned out great!
A Ca
[email protected]These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Faustas Augys
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The flavor was just right.
Siyabonga Msomi
[email protected]These cupcakes are delicious! I love the tangy lime flavor.
Hasan Mahmud
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Maks Rai
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Md Osman Tech
[email protected]I love key lime pie, so I was excited to try these cupcakes. They didn't disappoint! The flavor was perfect and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy.
Kimberly Vides
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.
Samantha Gremore
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were easy to make and the flavor was amazing.
Rehan
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! The lime flavor was just right and the frosting was creamy and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Umer Laatki
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of key lime pie, but these cupcakes changed my mind. They were so light and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.
Sagor Hossein
[email protected]These key lime cupcakes were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I loved the tangy lime flavor and the creamy frosting. I will definitely be making these again.