These are the perfect summer treat! The cupcake has a subtle hint of key lime that makes it very refreshing. Although I liked the cupcake itself very much, the icing on these is what is amazing!! This white chocolate frosting recipe can be used on just about anything. It is so fluffy and the white chocolate doesn't overwhelm the flavor of the cake. I sprinkled coconut on the frosting to add another element to this summer cupcake.
Key Lime Cupcakes with White Chocolate Coconut Frosting
Source: adapted from Apple A Day
Yields about 24 cupcakes
Key Lime Cupcakes
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons key lime zest
3 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh key lime juice
3 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 24 paper liners in a standard-size cupcake pan. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, sugar, and lime zest at medium speed until creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, being sure each one is incorporated before adding the next. Beat in lime juice until combined. In a medium bowl, sift together cake flour and baking soda. Gradually add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Pour evenly into prepared pan and bake for 16-19 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for ten minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
White Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
6 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate or 6 ounces white chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
Put white chocolate and heavy cream in the bowl of a double broiler. Melt until smooth and completely combined. Let cool completely. In a large bowl, combine white chocolate mixture, butter, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fluffy.
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