A bite into this soft and fluffy dessert recites all the flavors and heavenliness it is made up of!
Infused with the tantalizing fresh citrusy flavor in every bite and a zesty citrus lime frosting for the divine creaminess, these little cupcakes form an exciting dessert recipe for parties, potlucks, picnics, and BBQs. It’s undoubtedly going to win hearts! Made with simple ingredients such as the all-purpose flour, yogurt, milk, and the star ingredient, key limes, this recipe is heavenliness brought together in a cupcake. This perfect blend of sweet and citrusy flavors is an eggless and nut-free recipe that delights every palate.
They are identical in their properties and can be used interchangeably in sweet and savory recipes. They both work great in desserts and lend a perfect citrusy flavor that the dessert demands. Other tried and tested citrus options are:
Oranges, Grapefruit, and Regular limes.
Easy and quick to make Nut-free Takes 30 minutes to make Superbly moist and refreshingly delicious Perfect for the novice bakers Great party, entertaining dessert!
The soft and tender base makes it thoroughly enjoyable, and the citrusy frosting is the ultimate indulgence!
Cornflour — It renders a softer crumb to the cupcakes and makes them lighter and tender. Baking powder/ Baking soda — These are the leavening agents bringing about feather-like, airy texture by aerating the batter for better rising. Salt — A pinch of salt deepens other ingredients’ flavors and neutralizes the overall sweetness. Sugar — Our little key lime cupcakes are sweetened perfectly by adding sugar as the flavorful sweetener. Oil — Lends moistness to the cupcakes and makes them a super indulgent treat! Milk — Adds to the rich texture and moistness of cupcakes. You should use full-fat milk for the recipe. Lemon extract — Added for a more intense citrusy flavor that is special to the recipe! Lemon Juice — Makes the citrusy flavor shine in the recipe. Fresh lemon zest — This is added for a more zesty and lemony flavor that makes the cupcakes simply irresistible. Cream — Heavy whipping cream is used to make the key lime frosting that takes the recipe to another level with flavor and aesthetics!
Recipe Tips and Variations
Substitute for key limes — Key limes can be substituted by regular limes as they are similar in taste. They can be used interchangeably in recipes, and both will work equally well. However, the key limes are slightly less intense in flavor than the regular limes. Fact about key lime in this recipe — These are key lime cupcakes, so their success depends on the key lime juice. Key limes are smaller, about a quarter the size of a regular lime. Therefore, you need to juice out enough key limes for the perfectly citrusy flavored cupcakes. Can use the store-bought juice — Although I recommend fresh key lime juice and zest to render the best flavor to this recipe, if it is unavailable, you can buy the juice bottle that says Real Key Lime Juice. Stick to the correct measurements — Right measurements of the ingredients ensure the best results. Therefore, when you are preparing cupcakes, make sure to use the proper measures. For easy and best mixing of ingredients — Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature when mixed into the batter. It makes a huge difference. The cupcakes will turn out lighter because the ingredients were at room temperature as they combined better. Cold ingredients don’t bond well and result in dense cupcakes. Do not skip adding salt — In most baked dessert recipes, salt is added to balance the sweetness, but in this recipe, it is pretty essential to add salt to achieve a balanced taste. For squeezing the limes easily — If you have difficulty getting the juice out of them, heat them in the microwave for 10-20 seconds and roll them on the counter. Now, you are ready with the easily squeezable limes!
Release the trapped air — Tapping your cupcake pan over the counter a couple of times before sliding it into the oven ensures the release of trapped air. This results in perfect and smooth finished cupcakes. Confirming the doneness — The toothpick test is a standard and best resort for testing the doneness of the cakes. Just insert a toothpick or a skewer in one of these little cuties, and if the toothpick comes out dry and clean, your cupcakes are done. Cooling the cupcakes — A resting time of 8-10 minutes in the pan is recommended for the cupcakes when they are just out of the oven. After resting, you can remove them from the pan and transfer them to the cooling rack to cool. Cooling is essential for frosting — You must cool the cupcakes completely before frosting them; else, their warmth will melt the frosting away.
Follow the Step By Step Instructions to Make the Best
Eggless Key Lime Cupcakes
Go ahead, grab the ingredients and give this recipe a try. I am sure you will love every moment of its creation. And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.
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