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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Key Lime Cupcakes filled with Key Lime Curd

    Published: Apr 7, 2014 · Modified: Dec 9, 2023 by Candi Elm · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Key lime cupcake on plate

    A tangy citrus-flavored cupcake filled with key lime curd will be a welcome addition and soon become your new favorite cupcake and go-to dessert.

    You can say I’m crazy about these Key Lime Cupcakes filled with Key Lime curd, they are so tangy. First, the pale green cupcakes look so pretty and then when you bite into it, you get a big dollop of Key Lime Curd.

    Spring is the perfect time of year for this creative cupcake recipe, you should find plenty of citruses to use, like for these Lemon Cupcakes or lemon bars. 

    Here is an informative article In case you wanted to know the difference between limes and key limes are.

    These treats would also be perfect for your next tea party. I like to use mini cupcakes for my tea parties and I put 3 small desserts on a plate. I usually place a cupcake, maybe a chocolate-dipped strawberry and then either a cookie or a mini cheesecake.

    Key Lime Cupcake Recipe

    Key Lime Cupcakes with zest

    Key Lime Cupcakes filled with Key Lime Curd

    A zesty cupcake filled with Key lime curd and a dusting a graham cracker crumbs. 
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 -18 cupcakes
    Calories: 475kcal
    Author: Candi Elm

    Ingredients  

    Cupcakes

    • 1/2 lb of butter room temp
    • 1 1/2 cups of white granulated sugar
    • 4 large egg yolks
    • 1 cup of sour cream
    • 2 cups sifted flour
    • 1 Teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon key lime juice (Nellie and Joe’s)
    • 1 teaspoon almond flavor
    • 4 large egg whites beaten fluffy not stiff

    Frosting

    • 1/2 lb of softened butter
    • 3 cups of sifted powdered sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon of lime oil or Key lime juice to taste
    • 1/8 teaspoon of salt
    • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

    Instructions

    • Cream butter and add sugar beating until well blended. Add flavoring and egg yolks to butter mixture and beat well.
    • Add sour cream and mix well. Fold in dry ingredients. When incorporated remove from mixer and set aside.
    • Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until fluffy. Fold into the batter until well mixed. Do not over mix.
    • Heat oven to 350 degrees and use an ice cream scoop to fill paper cups 2/3 full. Bake for 18 – 20 minutes until light golden.

    Frosting

    • Beat softened butter with sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add extracts and salt. Beat for 3 – 5 minutes. Add more extract to taste.
    • Fill with Key Lime Curd and frost when cupcakes have cooled.
    • Optional: Dust with graham cracker crumbs
    • Using a citrus zester, zest key limes on top of graham crackers 

    Notes

    These treats would also be perfect for your next tea party. I like to use mini cupcakes for my tea parties and I put 3 small desserts on a plate. I usually place a cupcake, maybe a chocolate-dipped strawberry and then either a cookie or a mini cheesecake.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Key Lime Cupcake with Key Lime Curd on plate with frosting tube
    Key Lime Cupcake on plate with frosting tube

    If you like Key Lime Cupcakes you might also enjoy:

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    • Key Lime Smoothie
    • Lemon Cupcakes
    • Key Lime Cheesecake

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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is the recipe developer and food photographer at A Day In Candiland where she has been sharing Encouragement, Recipes, and Afternoon Tea Ideas since 2012. Candi currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoying life to the fullest.

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    1. amygm says

      April 07, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      Oh wow, these look just scrumptious! I love Key Limes!

      Reply
      • Candi says

        April 11, 2014 at 3:08 am

        They are so delicious Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    2. Francene says

      April 07, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      This sound so delicious. Great flavor.
      My recent post Can you handle change well?

      Reply
    3. singlemotherahoy says

      April 07, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      What is the difference between key limes and… just limes?
      Sorry, I'm British and also rather uncultured. I've always wondered!

      Stopping by from Ultimate Blg Challenge!

      Reply
      • Candi says

        April 11, 2014 at 3:08 am

        They are smaller and a little more tart.
        My recent post My Favorite Quotes for Cupcakes

        Reply
    4. May says

      April 17, 2014 at 1:11 am

      Wow, these look delicious! I can't wait to make some of these. I'm stopping by from the Gingham & Roses link up!

      Reply
    5. Cindy Howell says

      April 19, 2014 at 11:58 pm

      This look really yummy! I love lime flavor, even in desserts.

      Thank you so much for sharing at last week's Super Saturday Afternoon Tea Link-Up!!!
      My recent post Happy Easter Free Printable

      Reply
    6. Theresa says

      April 23, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Hi Candi, I love Key Lime! And cupcakes are one of our favorite treats, yet I haven't made Key Lime cupcakes yet. Pinning to my baking board to try your recipe this spring.
      My recent post Modern Rustic Burlap Table Cloth #Diy Part 1 Plus 4 Other Burlap Diys!

      Reply
    7. Audrey says

      May 16, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      Candi, I love anything key lime. These cupcakes look delicious. I am sharing them on Facebook—maybe Amy will make them for me, but I’m thinking that I may not be able to wait that long so I may have to make them myself!

      Reply

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