Wednesday, June 15, 2011

4 Key Lime Pie Cupcakes

In college, I had a group of guy friends that were like brothers to me. 
and I was kind of like their mom in college. . 
So much so that some of them even called me mom (and many other nicknames they made up :-)
These sweet boys have turned into incredible men. . . 
and they will always have a special place in my heart! 
When I made my dad, Nate and Marcus lunch the other day to take with them when they went fishing . . . It reminded me of all the lunches and baked goods I used to make for my "guys". . . from trips to the lake house; LSU for the Super Regionals; or a plate of cookies just because! The kitchen has always been my love language . . ., and clearly still is! :-)
With their lunches, I sent a Tupperware full of Key Lime Pie Cupcakes in the cooler!  Which obviously gave them the sustenance to catch MASSIVE fish! :-)
I heard about The Culinary Queen from Heather, at Pirates and Princesses and now am a loyal follower to the cute blog!
Fill just the bottom of the cupcake liners
Then had a dollop of filling
Cover with more batter
Bake in the oven
Cool the cupcakes. . .
Decide on the garnish you will use
Ice the cupcakes
Add the garnish
And enjoy!
Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
recipe adapted from 101 gourmet cupcakes in 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 white cake mix
3 eggs
1 c. half and half
1 can sweetened condensed milk
6 Tbs. Key Lime Juice
4 Tbs. Grated lime peel
Baking Instructions:
Mix together cake Mix eggs, half and half, and 3 T. key lime juice. Pour 1-2 T. of cake batter into each cupcake paper liner. In a separate bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and rest of the lime juice. Evenly divide lime milk into batter-filled cups. Tops with remaining batter until 3/4 full.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
Frost cupcakes with frosting and garnish with grated lime peel.
Yields: 18-24 cupcakes
Whipped Cream Frosting
Ingredients:
2 c. heavy cream
1/4-1/2 c. powdered sugar (depending on preference)
Directions:
Pour cream into a large mixing bowl and start mixing at low speed. Gradually increase speed until cream thickens and soft peaks form. Turn off mixer and add sugar. Start slowly again- no messes today! Beat until stuff peaks form. The stiffer the cream, the easier it is to frost the cupcakes. Keep refrigerated.
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4 comments:

  1. o man those look amazing....i LOVE key lime. i even eat key lime pie flavored yogurt!! ive missed you so much and am enjoying catching up on all your yummy recipes!!!!

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  2. OMG those look incredible! Just found your blog via April's (A.Liz Adventures), and I'm your latest and greatest follower!

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  3. YUM. And love that you wrote them notes for their lunches too. :)

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