Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Make the lime curd: Combine the granulated sugar, egg and egg yolk, lime juice and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking, until thick enough to coat a spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, a little at a time, until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, then stir in the lime zest and salt. Set in a larger bowl of ice and stir until the curd is completely cool. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface; refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners. Pulse the wafer cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Melt 2 tablespoons butter; add to the processor and pulse until the mixture comes together. Press about 1 tablespoon crumbs into each muffin cup.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl; set aside. Combine the remaining 10 tablespoons butter and the granulated sugar in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 5 minutes. Reduce the speed to low; beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the vanilla, lime zest and juice and beat until well combined. Add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Increase the speed to medium high and mix until combined.
- Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Remove to a rack; let cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat the butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 5 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and beat in the confectioners' sugar. Increase the speed to medium high; add the sour cream, lime juice and salt and beat until fluffy, 2 more minutes.
- Place the lime curd in a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch tip. Insert the tip into the center of each cupcake and squeeze to fill. Frost the cupcakes, then pipe more lime curd on top. Top with lime slices and zest.
- Cook's Note: Key limes are smaller and more tart than regular limes. If you can't find them, look for bottled Key lime juice and use regular lime zest.
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Marifulislam Hasan
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a potluck, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the key lime flavor, and the cupcakes were gone in minutes. I'll definitely be making these again.
Esther anyanwu
[email protected]These cupcakes were amazing! The key lime flavor was perfect, and the cupcakes were so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Summer Rayne
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit of a disappointment. The key lime flavor was very faint, and the cupcakes were dry. I think I would have been better off using a different recipe.
Pardnalie joboham
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making key lime cupcakes, but I'm so glad I did! They were absolutely delicious. The key lime flavor was perfectly balanced, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Fateality
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend, and they still came out moist and fluffy. The key lime flavor was perfect, and the frosting was delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ragini devi Modanwal
[email protected]Overall, these cupcakes were pretty good. The key lime flavor was nice, but the cupcakes were a little dry. I think I would have liked them better if I had used a different frosting recipe.
Nasrinjaved Nasrinjaved
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said the key lime flavor was very refreshing. I think I'll try making them again with a little less lime juice next time.
Randall Salvog
[email protected]I tried this recipe last weekend, and they turned out great! The cupcakes were light and fluffy, with a delicious key lime flavor. I added a little extra lime zest to the frosting, and it was the perfect finishing touch.
TymonusRex
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! The key lime flavor was perfect, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make cupcake.
Musicles Mythsinger
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The key lime flavor is subtle but delicious, and the cupcakes are always moist and fluffy. I love that they're also relatively easy to make.
Kas Mullar
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The key lime flavor was refreshing and tangy, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.