Key Lime Cupcakes
Key lime pie is the official state pie of Florida, and these cupcakes are a delicious twist on the classic dessert.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Key Lime Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lime juice to make the glaze.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
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Let the glaze set for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.