Key Lime Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

September 17, 2013

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These cupcakes are simply to die for. With a lime glaze topped with cream cheese frosting swirl you will not be able to eat only 1.

Cupcake
1 box lemon cake mix
1 small box lime jello
1/3 cup key lime juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2-3 drops green food coloring

Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 - 2 1/2 Tbl key lime juice

Frosting
1 8oz package of cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup butter or margarine (softened)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Grated lime zest for decoration.

Directions: Preheat oven 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners. Beat cupcakes on low speed for 30 seconds then medium speed for 2 minutes. Scrap bowl occasionally. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full....
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Nutritions

Calories
410

Sodium
51mg
2% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
77g
26% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

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