How Do You Make Easy Key Lime Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting?
This key lime cupcake recipe makes the prefect spring or summer dessert. Using store-bought cake mix, these key lime cupcakes are quick and easy to make, while the fluffy buttercream frosting adds a homemade touch. Follow this easy key lime cupcake recipe to make a tasty dessert your whole family will enjoy. Preheat your oven to 350° F and line two muffin pans with 24 paper baking liners. In a bowl, blend the cake mix, key lime juice, water, oil, eggs, and lime zest until moistened. Then beat with a mixer on low speed or with a wire whisk for about two minutes. Evenly divide the cake batter among the paper baking liners (about 2/3 full). Bake in the oven for 18 to 22 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of one of the cupcakes. If it comes out clean, your cupcakes are fully cooked. While the cupcakes are cooling, start making the frosting. With a stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat the room temperature butter on low speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar