KEY WEST CUPCAKES

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Make cupcakes with a Key lime flavor twist! Both a filling and a frosting make them special.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup fresh Key lime or regular lime juice
4 drops green food color
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
1 tablespoon fresh Key lime or regular lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated Key lime or regular lime peel

Steps:

  • To make filling, in large bowl, beat pudding mix and whipping cream with whisk 2 minutes. Let stand 3 minutes. Beat in 1/4 cup lime juice and the food color; stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark and nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread 1 rounded tablespoonful filling on top of each cupcake. Stir frosting in container 20 times. Gently stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice and the lime peel. Spoon frosting into 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut 1/2-inch opening across lower corner of bag. Squeeze 1 tablespoon frosting from bag onto filling on each cupcake. Garnish with fresh lime wedge if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 g

Florence Gwidza
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


MAYA BANDA
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I'm not a huge fan of cupcakes, but these were really good! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I would definitely recommend these cupcakes to anyone.


kbgn kariyawasam
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved them and the adults couldn't get enough of them. I will definitely be making these again for future parties.


NITESH YDV
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


Chase Kirkland
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These cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making these again.


dawit seleshi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cupcakes are amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Aleeya Aleey
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These cupcakes were the perfect way to end my summer vacation! They were light and refreshing, and the key lime flavor was divine. I will definitely be making these again next summer.


Starx zaman
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they sold out quickly. I will definitely be making these again for future bake sales.


Shish Alam Khan
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Faith Emefa
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I'm not a huge fan of cupcakes, but these were really good! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I would definitely recommend these cupcakes to anyone.


Chop Kid
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved them and the adults couldn't get enough of them. I will definitely be making these again for future parties.


eshan ahmed
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


Swami Bendas
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These cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were totally worth it! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making these again.


Siraaj Charles
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I was a bit hesitant to make these cupcakes because I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie. But I'm so glad I did! These cupcakes are amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Diane Pollard
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These cupcakes are the perfect summer treat! They are light and refreshing, and the key lime flavor is divine. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Priya Akter
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Mubeen Zafar
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These cupcakes were absolutely delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.