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Lime Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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Prep Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
2 hours 35 minutes
Impress guests with zesty lime cupcakes topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting - a stunning treat.
Ingredients:
  • 2 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ 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
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup mashed strawberries, well drained
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • Small strawberries, strawberry slices, lime slices and/or shredded lime peel
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pans) and line 24 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating well after each addition. Mix for an additional 2 minutes. Add egg whites one at a time, followed by lime peel and vanilla. On low speed, mix in flour mixture and milk alternately until just combined. Stir in lime juice. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until cupcakes are light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer cupcakes to cooling racks. Let them cool completely for about 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the strawberries until well combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar on low speed until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
  • Top each cooled cupcake with a swirl of frosting. Chill for 1 hour. Before enjoying, decorate with a fresh strawberry on each cupcake. Keep refrigerated until serving.

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