Easy Key Lime Cupcakes
Author: The Crafting Chicks
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Delicious Easy Key Lime Cupcakes
Ingredients
  • 1 Box of white or vanilla cake mix
  • ⅓ C. Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 C. Water
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Lime Zest (optional)
  • 3-4 Drops green food coloring
  • Frosting:
  • 1 C. softened cream cheese (8 oz.)
  • 1 Stick of butter
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1½-2 C. Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Drops green food coloring
  • It is important to use REAL LIME JUICE!
Instructions
  1. Cupcakes:
  2. Combine the mix with water, eggs and oil. Mix on low for 30 seconds and med-high for 2 minutes. Then add the lime juice, zest and food coloring. Mix for another minute on med-high.
  3. Scoop into cupcake liners (I use an ice cream scoop) and bake for 12-17 min (depending on your oven and altitude-don't overcook)
  4. Let the cupcakes completely cool before adding the frosting.
  5. Frosting:
  6. Cream together the softened cream cheese and stick of butter. Add vanilla and lime juice. Slowly add in the powdered sugar to desired consistency.
  7. Pipe on the frosting. Then add a Lime wedge on top!
Recipe by The Crafting Chicks at https://thecraftingchicks.com/easy-key-lime-cupcakes/