Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Sugar: 1 1/2 cups
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Buttermilk: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- 2 large eggs
- Key lime juice: 1/4 cup, plus extra for garnish
- Key lime zest: 1 tablespoon
Preparation Time:
- 15 minutes (for mixing batter)
Cooking Time:
- 18-20 minutes (for baking)
Difficulty Level:
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, key lime juice, and key lime zest.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cupcake (approx.):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated fat: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
- Sodium: 210 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy texture
- Tangy and sweet key lime flavor
- Bright and vibrant appearance
User Comments:
- "These cupcakes are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the key lime flavor!"
- "They are so easy to make and always turn out perfect. I've made them for parties and they're always a hit."
- "The cupcakes are so light and airy, they almost melt in your mouth."
- "I love the tangy frosting. It's the perfect complement to the sweet cupcakes."
- "These cupcakes are a great way to enjoy the flavors of Key West without having to travel there."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a sweeter cupcake, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
- To make the cupcakes even more moist, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough cupcakes.
- If you don't have key lime juice, you can substitute regular lime juice. However, the flavor will not be as intense.
- To garnish the cupcakes, squeeze a dollop of key lime juice over the top and sprinkle with key lime zest.
