Description
These delicious key lime cupcakes combine the perfect balance of tangy lime and sweet flavors. A refreshing treat for any occasion, these cupcakes are light, fluffy, and full of citrus goodness. Perfect for a summer dessert or a zesty twist on classic cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 key limes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add lime juice, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in the lime zest.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting with your favorite lime-infused frosting. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can top the cupcakes with a lime cream cheese frosting or a lime buttercream for extra flavor.
- If you can’t find key limes, regular limes can be used as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg