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Margarita Cupcakes With Key Lime Icing Recipe

Margarita Cupcakes With Key Lime Icing Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (18 1/4 oz) box white cake mix
1 (10 oz) can frozen margarita mix, thawed (undiluted )
3 egg whites
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp grated lime zest
8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp key lime juice
1 tsp key lime zest or 1 tsp lemon zest
4 -5 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:

In large bowl, combine cake mix, Margarita mix, egg whites and vegetable oil using electric mixer.
Stir in lime zest; mix completely.
Fill prepared pans 2/3 full.
Bake according to box directions (usually 325 degrees - be sure to check box!) 22-24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean.
Cool in pan on cooling rack 5-8 minutes.
Remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely.
FOR ICING:.
In large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, juice and zest with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add 4 cups confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time; continue beating until light and fluffy.
If icing is too thin add additional confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	228.83 Kcal (958 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.46g	8%
Cholesterol	11.68mg	4%
Sodium	28.3mg	1%
Potassium	11.26mg	0%
Total Carbs	45.52g	15%
Sugars	44.1g	176%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	0%
Protein	0.72g	1%
Calcium	5.2mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	382.99 Kcal (1604 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.14g	8%
Cholesterol	19.55mg	4%
Sodium	47.37mg	1%
Potassium	18.85mg	0%
Total Carbs	76.18g	15%
Sugars	73.81g	176%
Dietary Fiber	0.02g	0%
Protein	1.2g	1%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	8.7mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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