Key West Cupcakes

Key West Cupcakes
You can never have too many American recipes, so give Key West Cupcakes a try. This dessert has 257 calories, 1g of protein, and 9g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 24. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes. A mixture of whipping cream, regular lime juice, regular lime juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

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To make filling, in large bowl, beat pudding mix and whipping cream with whisk 2 minutes.
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Let stand 3 minutes. Beat in 1/4 cup lime juice and the food color; stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
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Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark and nonstick pans).
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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.
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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.
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Cut 1/2-inch opening across lower corner of bag. Squeeze 1 tablespoon frosting from bag onto filling on each cupcake.
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Garnish with fresh lime wedge if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 30 m.
Servings24
Health Score0
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