Key Lime Cupcakes

Name: Key Lime Cupcakes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon key lime zest; 3 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup key lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon key lime zest; 2 large eggs (room temperature ); 2 tablespoons key lime juice; 1 1/2 cups cake flour (substitute all purpose flour); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup sour cream (substitute plain full-fat yogurt); 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature ); 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature ); 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar; graham cracker crumbs; key lime slices; key lime zest

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:20min

These key lime cupcakes are filled with homemade key lime curd and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and graham cracker crumbs. They taste just like classic key lime pie but in cupcake form! They're the perfect summer treat!

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:51:41 GMT