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  • Serves: 24 Cupcakes

Strawberry Lime Cupcakes

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Category: Gifts, Holiday, Desserts

 Ingredients List

  • Lime Cake:
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Zest of 4 limes
  • Strawberry Buttercream:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons strawberry gelatin (Jello powder)
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar

 Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners.

2. Sift cake mix into a small bowl and set aside.

3. Combine all other cake ingredients until smooth,.

4. Add cake mix and stir well.

5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 17-23 minutes, or until and inserted knife comes out clean.

6. Strawberry Buttercream: Beat butter for two minutes. Add vanilla extract and strawberry gelatin (you can use fresh strawberries as a substitute). Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.

7. Pipe buttercream onto cooled cupcakes and top with a fresh lime slice.

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