Description
Mango Key Lime Cupcakes are a sweet and tangy treat, perfect for any occasion, featuring a delightful combination of tropical flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup mango puree
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup key lime juice (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk, mango puree, key lime juice, and lime zest.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy and gradually add powdered sugar and key lime juice until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the key lime frosting and garnish with lime zest if desired.
Notes
Ensure ingredients like eggs and butter are at room temperature for better mixing. Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg