Desserts

Pinch-Me-Not Cupcakes (Lemon Cream Cupcakes with Lime Filling and Lemon Whipped Cream)

Becky Blad
March 01, 2013
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Perfect for St. Patrick's Day! These citrus cupcakes have a hidden green lime filling that will excite all who bite into these cupcakes!

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Lime Filling:
3 eggs
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
4 Tbsp. butter, softened and cut into 4 pieces
optional: green food coloring

Cupcakes:
1 box lemon cake mix
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. grated lemon zest

Lemon Whipped Cream:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
juice of one lemon
1 Tbsp. grated lemon zest
Lime Filling: In the top of a double boiler or in a nonreactive saucepan, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until blended. Then whisk in the lime juice. Set the top pan over but not touching...
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Nutritions

Calories
429

Sodium
61mg
2% DV

Fat
40g
62% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
9g
3% DV

Fiber
1.0g
4% DV

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