Strawberry Lime Cupcakes With Lime Swiss Meringue Buttercream

The combination of strawberry and lime creates a refreshing and tangy flavor in these cupcakes, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Strawberry Lime Cupcakes With Lime Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoon Lime zest
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fresh strawberries, diced
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Lime zest
• pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool completely.
10. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and salt, beating until light and fluffy.
12. Pipe or spread the lime Swiss meringue buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.