Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Lime Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting
Sometimes you just need a cupcake to make your day brighter! You can't go wrong with
a Strawberry/Lime combo. These were so good that I had to give them away....for fear
that I would consume them all. I wish you were all my neighbors.
Lime Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
5 egg whites
3 tablespoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons of lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup mashed strawberries, well drained
1) Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place cupcake liners in muffin pans. About 24. In a
medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
2) In a large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds.
Gradually add granulated sugar, about 1/3 cup at a time, beating after each addition.
Beat 2 minutes longer. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat
in lime peel and vanilla. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about 1/3 at
a time, with milk, about 1/2 at a time, beating just until blended. Stir in lime juice.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, In a large bowl, beat cream
cheese, butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Beat in mashed strawberries until
blended. Frost cooled cupcakes. Top each with a strawberry or lime pieces.
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mmm those look delicious! i love anything with strawberries! xoxo jcd:: cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty photos!
ReplyDeleteIm not a fan of lime but these look [and sound] delicious!
ReplyDeleteThey look so good! I really need one with my coffee right now.
ReplyDeleteThese would brighton my day up!Love them!
ReplyDeleteI wish I was your neighbor, too. They look scrumptious! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI made your chicken with avocado salsa last night and it was wonderful!!! Served it with a black bean salad....Thanks for the great recipe!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Penny
These look so pretty & delicious! Definitely bookmarking this one!
ReplyDeletexx
Joanna
reminds me of a fun summer birthday party!! they are so colorful and look delicious. i definitely wish i was a neighbor :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty, Val! I love the strawberry and lime combo. So refreshing! We definitely should be neighbors. I hate to keep all of this snow for myself. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful Wednesday!
Candace
Those look so tasty Val. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteohmygosh Val did you read my mind on what i was looking for with my big sweet tooth? this looks amazing! i love love love it and def hope to make it soon! i literally laughed out loud when looking at your profile and you posted 'super woman' as your occupation! thats a nickname my friends gave me while I was in college- I tend to try and do it all at full force ;) hope you have a great wednesday! xo
ReplyDeleteA perfect cupcake for a perfect date. They really looks tasty and perfect to share with someone special.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited! I will be making these for my family this weekend!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I don't know how you do it, but you do it very well! These sound fantastic and are definitely a 'must be made' immediately! Just a tiny question...how much lime juice?
ReplyDeleteI make an angelfood cupcakes like this that we serve with fresh strawberries. I bet it's a similar flavor profile. Yum.
ReplyDeleteI wish I would have saved a few...But, my hips are thanking me.
ReplyDeleteAmy-thanks for noticing...you use 2 tablespoons. I fixed it = )))
This immediately caught my eye--I'm a cupcake junkie:) will try very soon! I think I'm going to cook my way through your blog, like that Julie and Julia movie, HA!
ReplyDeleteOh my, these look amazing! I'm going to be making these in the next few days for sure! They sound like a perfect treat for a BBQ!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious looking cupcake. I would have to give them all away too, they'd be gone in no time!
ReplyDelete~Tricia
These are so pretty and spring-timey! Plus, I'm sure they're delicious. They remind me of strawberry limeade.... which I love!!
ReplyDeleteI love those colors and photos. The cupcake wrappers are perfect! Hubby gave up sweets for Lent, so my baking has been curtailed. I always give a lot of my treats away too. I mean, two adults and a 3 year old should probably not be eating an entire cake ;)
ReplyDeleteOk Val...you make these cupcakes and I will definitely come do your bathroom! :-) A win win for sure!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Oh those look so refreshing and tasty! Yumm-o!
ReplyDeleteBring these cupcakes when you visit :) I've never met a cupcake I didn't like. Yum!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day, Val! Hugs!!!
Oh that sounds like such a GREAT combo! YUM
ReplyDeleteyum yum yum- and I haven't eaten breakfast yet! Bookmarking this for sure- and I know what you mean about giving them away! :)
ReplyDeleteYummy! These look so good. Do you watch Cupcake Wars? Love that show1 ;D
ReplyDeleteI wish I am your neighbor :)I definitily will give this recipe a try .Yummy...photos too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring !
Yum! These look GORGEOUS! And so appropriate for spring :)
ReplyDeleteOhhh Val that is a good combo!
ReplyDeletehey you! The party is open through Sunday, so you can still do a post if you want. ;) No worries, I'd love to have you!
ReplyDeleteOh my! yum! I think I would love those with lemon too!
ReplyDeleteyou are right... cupcakes make everything better!
ReplyDeletelove your flavor combo!
Looks fantastic. I wish I was your neighbor, too...
ReplyDeleteSometimes??!!! Ha! How about EVERY DAY!...
ReplyDeletebeautiful pics..
Oh my husband would LOVE these!!! Love' em, I tell you!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great recipe. Thank you!!
Sarahx
Oh my...these could be my undoing...and I ALREADY have a chocolate sheet cake made at home...yummy!
ReplyDeleteYOU amaze me. These are so springy. I LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteDang! I wish I was your neighbor too!!!
ReplyDeleteYummmmmm.
Val, thanks for your wonderful visit. We must be on the same citrus page. I start craving the lemon and lime flavors as I hit spring. I am definitely going to try these lucious looking cupcakes. I was just thinking that I hadn't made cupcakes since Valentine's Day! Shame on me.
ReplyDeleteI just have to say that I absolutely, positively love your occupation - SUPER WOMAN! Yes you are, and gorgeous too, but isn't that true about Super Woman?!!!!
never ever heard of lime cupcakes but they sound yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteThese looks SOOOO yummy! Definitely bookmarking for future use (like when the sun comes out here!) xo
ReplyDeleteThese look too pretty to eat!! Wish I was in your neighborhood too :(
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YUM! Are we on the same wavelength or something? We should swap - I make your strawberry lime cupcakes, and you make my pink lemonade cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteAnd did you take those photos? They are awesome!
Oh YUM!!! I am drooling! Just started a diet on Monday and I'm craving these big time! :) xo
ReplyDeleteAsh, we are totally on the same wavelength. Yeah, I took the pics. I have been having so much fun taking food shots. I'm obsessed!! = )
ReplyDeleteYou're speakin my language, woman.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog. Just discovered you, and I'm a new fan!
SO pretty!
ReplyDeleteI don't even have to eat one...they made me smile from here:)
BUT...I would like a taste....
NO joke I will be making these this week!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
New follower :)
xoxo
Stephanie&such
Hi Val! Oh my goodness, going through these last few posts and my stomach is growling. Absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing all the goodness!
ReplyDeleteAnna
Your pics are looking so great these days!! I can just about taste those yummy cupcakes!! I SOOO wish I were your neighbor! I would love to sit and chat a while with you while we eat cupcakes and drink coffee. It is snowing here in Chicagoland. Hoping spring will be here here soon. :)
ReplyDelete~blessings~
xox
cheryl
Thse cupcakes are so pretty in their pink and greenish lime colours. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThose look like a wonderful explosion of color and flavor...yum!
ReplyDeletewowzas! these look fantastic! i love a lil zip:)
ReplyDeleteThese are some wonderful cupcakes. Great pic!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, these looks so good! So light and refreshing. I am bookmarking this one too!!
ReplyDeleteLove your pics to girlie!!
OMG, these look fantastic! I'm now officially craving cupcakes and ice cream. I can't imagine this ending well.
ReplyDeleteFruity! I am with Valerie- cupcakes and ice cream, please!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh girl, this is so me! I can't wait to try this!!! Have a fabulous weekend...rain rain go away :)
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Kristin
oooh I bet it's like a strawberry limeade in a cupcake! fabulous recipe! and it looks AMAZING!
ReplyDeletexoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
These are so calling my name!
ReplyDeleteIt looks heavenly! I'm pretty sure they're delicious! Have a delightful weekend, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteVal, your site! It's so unbelievably gorgeous! Great job on the new design, and these beautiful, summery lime cupcakes. Looking forward to seeing more spring-inspired treats from you this season! :)
ReplyDeleteVal your site makes me so hungry. lol. i had to come look at this post for a second time, just so didn't go into my kitchen and make 100 of these. lol. amazing post. i hope you have a wonderful weekend. xoxo
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Better late than never - LOVE the look of these! And is it me or are your pictures bigger?! I dunno - love it either way!
ReplyDeleteI so wish we were neighbors! U amaze me Val! These sound fantastic!
ReplyDeletethose look absolutely delicious! yummmmm...
ReplyDeleteAlthough I don't cook ever, and bake rather infrequently, I am your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteYour little about me decided it for me.... I swear sometimes I consume so much coffee I could swear I am vibrating!
CarissaExplainsItAll
That frosting looks so soft and fluffy! YUM! Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteHi Val,
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures..wow! Good heavens those look good...YUM-E!! Everything you share always looks amazing! XOXO Liz
Oh yum, these look divine! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAimee