Can’t wait for the weekend??? Check out this Shirley Temple Cupcakes with Lime Frosting recipe to get you through until the weekend.
Shirley Temple Cupcakes
It is very simple to create these cupcakes. You will need the following ingredients:
Cupcakes:
1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (softened)
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
1 tsp. lime zest
Cherry Juice
1 tsp. lime extract
Lime Frosting:
1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. lime extract
3 tbs. heavy whipping cream
Now let’s get these Shirley Temple Cupcakes in the oven!!
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your cupcake tin with liners.
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter, sugar, vanilla, lime zest, and extract using an electric mixer on high for 30 seconds, or until well blended. Follow by adding one egg at a time and mixing on low. Next, alternate between adding the flour mixture and a little milk to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until everything is mixed and mix well together.
Fill the cupcake liners ⅔ full with cupcake batter and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Use a toothpick to check and make sure they are done.
Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes. Lightly dip them into cherry juice and let them cool completely before frosting.
Now let’s make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter and lime extract on high-speed using an electric blender until it is fluffy. Add in a cup of sugar at a time and mix well. Keep mixing until your frosting is still and doesn’t fall off the whisk. Note: If your frosting is too thick and starts to pebble, add in a little heavy cream.
Pipe the cupcake using a piping bag and a star tip. Top with green sprinkles and a cherry.
This recipe was created by a friend of mine! It’s packed full of flavor and an eye-catcher for any event. I hope you, your family, and your friends enjoy this Shirley Temple Cupcakes recipe as much as we think you will.
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Shirley Temple Cupcakes with Lime Frosting
Jenn
Looking for a fun and festive cupcake recipes that taste great? Try these Shirley Temple Cupcakes with Lime Frosting
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your cupcake tin with liners.
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter, sugar, vanilla, lime zest, and extract using an electric mixer on high for 30 seconds, or until well blended. Follow by adding in one egg at a time and mixing on slow. Next, alternate between adding the flour mixture and a little milk to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until everything is mixed and mix well together.
Fill the cupcake liners. Fill with cupcake batter and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Use a toothpick to check and make sure they are done.
Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes. Lightly dip them into cherry juice and let them cool completely before frosting.
Now let’s make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter and lime extract on high speed using an electric blender until it is fluffy. Add in a cup of sugar at a time and mix well. Keep mixing until your frosting is still and doesn’t fall off the whisk. Note: If your frosting is too thick and starts to pebble, add in a little heavy cream.
Pipe the cupcake using a piping bag and a star tip. Top it with green sprinkles and a cherry.
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