Key Lime Cupcakes

Key Lime Cupcakes

Ingredients:

1 box white cake mix

3 eggs

1 1/3 cup water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 tbsp key lime juice

1 tbsp lime zest (about 1 lime) plus extra for garnish

Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)

Crushed graham crackers for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.

2. Combine cake mix, eggs, water, oil, and key lime juice in a bowl with a hand mixer. Fold in lime zest.

3. Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full with an ice cream scoop.

4. Bake for 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

1 8 oz package cream cheese (room temperature)

4 tbsp butter (room temperature)

1 tsp vanilla

4 cups powdered sugar

2 tsp key lime juice (may need extra to thin out the icing)

Directions:

1. Combine softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in a mixer.

2. Slowly add in powdered sugar.

3. Add key lime juice one tablespoon at a time until you get the desired consistency for frosting.