Margarita Cupcakes With Key Lime Icing |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 22 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Yummy. Ingredients:
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box white cake mix (no pudding in the mix) |
1 (10 ounce) can frozen margarita mix, thawed (undiluted) |
3 egg whites |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon grated lime zest |
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened |
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
2 tablespoons key lime juice |
1 teaspoon key lime zest or 1 teaspoon lemon zest |
4 -5 cups confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In large bowl, combine cake mix, Margarita mix, egg whites and vegetable oil using electric mixer.
2. Stir in lime zest; mix completely.
3. Fill prepared pans 2/3 full.
4. 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.
5. Cool in pan on cooling rack 5-8 minutes.
6. Remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely.
7. FOR ICING:.
8. In large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, juice and zest with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
9. Add 4 cups confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time; continue beating until light and fluffy.
10. If icing is too thin add additional confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
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