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Key Lime Cupcakes

January 4, 2016 Updated on May 24, 2019 By Erin 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

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Simple white cake mix transformed by the luscious juice of key limes and Lime essential oils…topped off with a double-lime cream cheese frosting.


Key Lime Cupcakes from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

These cupcakes are perfectly soft and fluffy with just the right hint of lime. The cream cheese frosting is loaded with creamy lime flavor that balances and complements the cupcake portion. (These would also be amazing with Jade Lemon Vitality oil!)

These are perfect for those days where you just need a citrus-tropical pick me up. Also, they would be ideal to serve to family and friends at a bridal or a baby shower!

Can you make these Key Lime Cupcakes without essential oils? Of course! But, why would you? The oils really make the flavor come alive in a way that the squeezed juice can’t. Just trust us.

Hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

Key Lime Cupcakes from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

New to essential oils? Learn more about how we use them and why you should use them as well. 

Key Lime Cupcakes from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

Key Lime Cupcakes

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: key lime cupcake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 18

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 cup water (as directed on cake mix box)
  • 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil (as directed on cake mix box)
  • 3 egg whites (as directed on cake mix box
  • 4 drops Lime Vitality essential oil

Key Lime Frosting

  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened (half of 8 oz. block)
  • 8 Tbsp butter softened
  • Juice from 1 key lime
  • Zest from 1 key lime
  • 2  drops Lime Vitality essential oil
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
  • lime green cupcake liners

Instructions

  • Ahead of time: Soften the cream cheese and butter.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Add 18 lime green cupcake liners to muffin tins and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box. Add the Lime essential oil to the batter. Pour evenly into the 18 prepared muffin tins. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 24 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  • Remove from the muffin tins and let cool on cooling rack to room temperature. (If you don't let them cool completely, the frosting will melt and fall off the cupcakes...which is fine if you like melty frosting!)
  • While the cupcakes are baking, mix up the key lime frosting. Add all frosting ingredients to stand mixer or mixing bowl and beat for 3-4 minutes, or until smooth. Taste and add more lime essential oil if you wish to have a stronger lime flavor. To make the frosting to your preferred thickness, add more powdered sugar to thicken, or a drop or two of milk to thin out the frosting. Add a piece of plastic wrap over top of the frosting in the bowl and place in the refrigerator if your kitchen is too warm while the cupcakes cool down.
  • When the cupcake are cooled, add hefty dollop of frosting to each cupcakes and spread around. Serve to your guests!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 299kcal

Key Lime Cupcakes from RecipeswithEssentialOils.comYou might also enjoy these essential oil baking recipes:

  • Glazed Cranberry Orange Muffins
  • Chewy Ginger Cookies
  • Lavender Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
  • Peppermint Brownies Bites
  • Pear Apple Pie
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Comments

  1. Annette says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Looks divine! Thanks for sharing. Just curious as to why you use, of all things, canola oil?

    Reply
    • Jenn says

      February 25, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      You could definitely use coconut oil in place of canola or vegetable oil!

      Reply

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