These Key Lime Cupcakes are the Perfect Sophisticated Treat
I am so impressed by these key lime cupcakes. They’re the perfect summer cupcake idea. And the little lime on top? I feel like a genius. It’s so tasty–the zing of lime and sweet icing?! Genius.
Key Lime Cupcakes
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I’m big on creating summer cupcake ideas for all tastes. Every time I can find an excuse, I make a cupcake. I’m notorious for the small, personal treats. One of the BEST I made recently was this flavorful key lime cupcake recipe.
Simple and fun, the tart bite of the lime with the sweet frosting is summer in a cupcake liner. I can’t get enough of these key lime cupcakes, so let’s get started.
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Tips to Make this Key Lime Cupcake Recipe
- To make the pretty swirly cupcake icing, use a star decorating tip. Don’t try to pile on too much frosting for these – a nice swirl is more than generous.
- Put a paper straw in any summer cupcake adds fun and is an instant decoration to match any party.
- Make sure your cupcakes are cooled completely before icing. It must be said that a warm cupcake with icing is not a tasty looking treat.
How to Make Key Lime Cupcakes
Below is the written and printable tutorial for this fun cupcake decorating idea. Use the comments section below if you have any questions.
Key Lime Cupcakes
I am so impressed by these key lime cupcakes. They're the perfect summer cupcake idea. And the little lime on top? I feel like a genius. It's so tasty--the zing of lime and sweet icing?! Genius.
Ingredients
- 12 tbsp unsalted Sweet Cream Butter, softened
- 1 1/2 C sugar
- 12 tbsp fat free sour cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp key lime zest
- 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 2 1/2 C flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 8 tbsp whole milk
- 8 tbsp fresh squeezed key lime juice
- 1 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter
- 3 C powder sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp fresh squeezed key lime juice
- 2 tbsp key lime zest
- 3-5 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 lime cut into slices for topping
Instructions
- To make the cupcakes, line your cupcake pan with liners with fun summer cupcake liners and set aside and preheat the oven to 350-degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Add sour cream, vanilla and key lime zest. Add egg whites one at a time, mixing after each egg. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a small bowl, combine the milk and key lime juice.
- Add half of the dry ingredients to the egg white mixture and combine well. Then add the milk mixture and mix well. Add remaining dry ingredients, scraping the sides, and mix until combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.Set aside and cool completely.
- Combine the butter, powder sugar, vanilla, key lime juice and zest and the heavy whipping cream in a mixing bowl. If you get powdery lumps, add 2 more tbsp of heavy whipping cream. Mix until the frosting is smooth and stiff peaks form.
- Place icing into a piping bag and pipe the frosting onto each cupcake. Top each cupcake with a lime slice.
Notes
Tips and Additional Supplies
- Don't forget the lime zest - it packs a strong flavor punch.
- You can use store-bought frosting and add the key lime juice and zest to it.
- 1 cupcake pan
- cupcake liners
- large star tip and piping bag
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 394Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 295mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 1gSugar: 38gProtein: 3g
All nutrition information is estimated. For accuracy, please calculate your exact brands and ingredients if accuracy is desired.
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Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots®, you’ll find DIY gnomes, crafts, gifts, cupcakes, laser crafts, and so much more. I love sharing video tutorials over on YouTube and chatting with other crafters in my Facebook groups. We’d love to have you!