Key Lime Cupcakes

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4.7

57 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    266 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Key Lime Cupcakes

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Do you love key lime pie but don't want to do all that work? Make sure you try our delicious key lime cupcakes! They are easy to make and taste amazing!

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Ingredients

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  • Ingredients for cake:
  • 1 box White Cake Mix + box ingredients
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • Frosting:
  • 1 cup butter
  • 6 cup powdered sugar
  • 6 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp lime zest
  • 1 drop green food coloring
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Instructions

  1. Make batter according to box EXCEPT replace 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup lime juice.
  2. Fill liners about 1/2 full.
  3. Bake 16-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
  4. Allow to cool completely on wire rack.
  5. Cream butter in a large bowl.
  6. Add lime juice and food coloring.
  7. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and beat until incorporated.
  8. Add lime zest and whip until distributed.
  9. Transfer to piping bag to frost cupcakes.

Notes

  • I love transforming a cake mix into something extra delicious like this Key Lime Cupcakes recipe!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 217mg (9%) Potassium 25mg (1%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Vitamin C 2.7mg (3%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 217mg 9%
Potassium 25mg 1%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 240IU 5%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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