Desserts

Cherry and Lime Cupcakes

Annie Ngai

June 20, 2017

187

These Cherry and Lime Cupcakes are filled with homemade jam and lime zest. Topped with light, fluffy frosting, they are the perfect balance of tart and sweet

For the cupcakes:
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
Zest of 1 large or 2 small limes
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup milk
For the cherry jam:
1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
For the frosting:
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Zest of 1 small lime
1/2-1 tbsp milk
12 cherries, for garnish, optional
3 slices lime, quartered for garnish, optional

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and line a 12 hole cupcake tray with liners. Place the butter/margarine, sugar and lime zest into a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy....
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Nutritions

Calories
677

Sodium
22mg
0% DV

Fat
44g
69% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
65g
22% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 29g 149%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 15%

Monosaturated Fat 12g 78%

Cholesterol 123mg 41%

Sodium 22mg 0%

Potassium 173mg 4%

Protein 3g 7%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 8%

Sugar 51g 102%

Vitamin A 1687IU 33%

Vitamin B6 0.5800000000000001mg 29%

Vitamin C 3mg 5%

Calcium 68mg 6%

Iron 0.9300000000000002mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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