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Key Lime Cupcakes

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Delightful key lime cupcakes topped with a luscious frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp key lime juice (fresh)
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups (360 g) icing sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp key lime juice (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp lime zest (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tbsp cream or milk (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
  5. Incorporate the buttermilk, key lime juice, and zest into the butter mixture.
  6. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cupcakes in the tray for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Make the frosting by beating softened butter and gradually adding icing sugar, key lime juice, lime zest, and cream as needed.
  11. Frost the completely cooled cupcakes generously.
  12. Garnish with lime zest or slices if desired.

Notes

These cupcakes can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container and frost just before serving for best texture.

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Keywords: key lime, cupcakes, dessert, citrus, baking

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