Go Back
–+ servings
A plate of cupcakes.

Easy Cherry Lime Cupcakes

Delicious cherry vanilla cupcakes are topped off with a sweet and tart lime buttercream frosting.
No ratings yet
Print Pin
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Hezzi-D

Equipment

Ingredients

For the cupcakes

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup candied cherries

For the Frosting:

  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 3 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar

For topping:

  • 12 candied cherries
  • green sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place 12 cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Mix until well combined. Beat in the lime juice, lime zest, egg, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  • Add half of the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in the milk, then the remaining flour mixture. Mix until combined.
  • Gently fold in the candied cherries.
  • Fill each muffin cup 2/3 of the way full with the batter. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  • To make the frosting place the butter in a large bowl and beat with a mixer until smooth. Add in the lime juice and beat until combined.
  • Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
  • Place one candied cherry on top of each cupcake along with sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Source: A Hezzi-D original