Best Key Lime Cupcakes With Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe 45 Recipes

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KEY LIME CUPCAKES



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I made these light, tangy cupcakes on a chilly day to remind me of our vacation in southern Florida, where Key lime pies are star attractions. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons grated Key lime zest
2 teaspoons Key lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with paper or foil liners., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk cracker crumbs, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and lime zest until blended. Beat in lime juice and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe or spread onto cupcakes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

KEY LIME CUPCAKES



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This recipe is quick and easy to make. Contains a hint of lime with a moist cake and smooth cream cheese frosting. A great treat for everyone!

Provided by Penelope

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Cupcakes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix (such as Pillsbury® Classic White)
1 cup water
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 drops green food coloring
½ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons lime zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons pearlized sprinkles, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons lime zest, lime juice, and food coloring; mix well. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool cupcakes on a wire rack.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 2 tablespoons lime zest and vanilla extract to creamed butter mixture; mix well. Mix confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, into creamed butter mixture until frosting is smooth; chill in refrigerator until frosting is thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread frosting onto each cupcake and top with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 183.7 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

KEY LIME CUPCAKES WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING RECIPE - (4/5)



KEY LIME CUPCAKES WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by kelsa94

Number Of Ingredients 15

CUPCAKES:
1 Pkg. Pillsbury Moist Supreme Classic White Premium Cake Mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil
4 large egg whites
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 TBS. grated lime peel
2 drops green food coloring
WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 TBS fresh lime juice
2 TSP grated lime peel
1 drop green food color
12 lime crescent-shaped candy slices, halved

Steps:

  • 1. HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups. 2. FOR CUPCAKES: Beat cake mix, water, oil, egg white, lime juice, lime peel and food color in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. BEAT 2 minutes on medium speed or until blended. Divide evenly into prepared muffin cups. 3. BAKE 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack. 4. FOR FROSTING: Beat cream and powdered sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until beginning to thicken. Add lime juice, lime peel, and food color. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Chill until ready to use. Place frosting in decorator bag fitted with a decorator tip (# 12). Starting at outside edge, work toward center creating a spiral. Decorate with jelly candies, if desired.

KEY LIME CUPCAKES



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No matter if you're new to baking or a seasoned pro, our Key Lime Cupcakes are a surefire hit. We know you'll rock our refreshing and tasty Key Lime Cupcakes recipe. The Key lime juice brings bold citrus flavor to our Key Lime Cupcakes and the glaze and frosting make them unforgettable. Make sure to grab one (or two!) before they fly off the dessert plate. Now all that's left to do is enjoy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ lime-flavored gelatin
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup Key lime juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 or 3 drops green food color, if desired
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons Key lime juice
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Grated lime peel, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake 19 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. With toothpick or wooden skewer, pierce tops of cupcakes in several places.
  • In small bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar and enough of the 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice until glaze is smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle and spread glaze over cupcakes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. On low speed, beat in vanilla and 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar until mixed; beat on medium speed until fluffy. Frost cupcakes, mounding and swirling frosting in center. Garnish with lime peel. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 44.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g, TransFat 0 g

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