Lime Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

February 12, 2015

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These lime cupcakes are tender and delicious, but the frosting is what really makes them special. I dare you not to eat a spoonful of it. It is heavenly!!

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup water
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 egg
1/4 cup sour cream (I used fat free)
1 Tbsp lime juice
2 tsp lime zest

4 oz cream cheese, softened (I used light)
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tsp lime zest
2 cups powdered sugar
dash salt
1-2 tsp lime juice (If you need it)

Bring butter and water to a boil. Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Pour boiling mixture over the top and beat till smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat again. Fill paper lined muffin cups 2/3...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
255

Sodium
143mg
5% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
34g
11% DV

Fiber
0.7g
2% DV

Baked