Cakes
February 24, 2013
Calories
486
Sodium
421mg
17% DV
Fat
32g
49% DV
Protein
3g
7% DV
Carbs
44g
15% DV
Fiber
1g
5% DV
Key Lime Cupcakes
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These Key Lime Cupcakes have a tart yet sweet cupcake base topped with a cool & creamy frosting. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or a summer party!
18
Cake:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (cake flour is better if you have it)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter cut into 8 pieces
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 Tbsp key lime juice (fresh squeezed or I used Nellie & Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice found in the bottled juice aisle at Walmart.)
1 tsp lime zest
1/8 tsp Wilton Leaf Green Food Coloring Paste
3/4 cup skim milk + 2 tsp lime juice (or just 3/4 cup buttermilk if you have it)
Icing:
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter cut into 8 pieces
8 oz neufchatel cream cheese, room temperature & cut into 8 pieces
1 Tbsp key lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
3 cups powdered sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (cake flour is better if you have it)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter cut into 8 pieces
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 Tbsp key lime juice (fresh squeezed or I used Nellie & Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice found in the bottled juice aisle at Walmart.)
1 tsp lime zest
1/8 tsp Wilton Leaf Green Food Coloring Paste
3/4 cup skim milk + 2 tsp lime juice (or just 3/4 cup buttermilk if you have it)
Icing:
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter cut into 8 pieces
8 oz neufchatel cream cheese, room temperature & cut into 8 pieces
1 Tbsp key lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
3 cups powdered sugar
Pre-heat oven to 400*F. Line muffin tins with 15-18 paper liners.
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt three times; set aside.
Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
486
Sodium
421mg
17% DV
Fat
32g
49% DV
Protein
3g
7% DV
Carbs
44g
15% DV
Fiber
1g
5% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
21g
107%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
10%
Monosaturated Fat
9g
56%
Cholesterol
91mg
30%
Sodium
421mg
17%
Potassium
81mg
2%
Protein
3g
7%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
1g
5%
Sugar
34g
68%
Vitamin A
1074IU
21%
Vitamin B6
0.36000000000000004mg
18%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
45mg
4%
Iron
0.6100000000000001mg
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.