🧁 How to Make Key Lime Cupcakes Filled with Creamy Lime Frosting

✅ Step 1 – Preheat & Prep

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

• Lightly spray liners with non-stick spray if using alternative flours to avoid sticking.

✅ Step 2 – Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour

• ½ cup almond flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp sea salt

📝 Tip: Almond flour tends to clump—break it up with your fingers or a fork if needed.

✅ Step 3 – Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk or beat until smooth:

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup coconut sugar

• ¼ cup avocado oil

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp fresh key lime juice

• Zest of 2 key limes

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

📝 Mix until silky and uniform—don’t overmix.

✅ Step 4 – Combine Wet & Dry

• Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula.

• Stir just until combined—avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.

✅ Step 5 – Fill & Bake

• Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.

• Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

• Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before filling.

🍋 Make the Creamy Lime Frosting Filling

✅ Filling Ingredients:

• 6 oz light cream cheese (softened)

• ¼ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener

• 1 tbsp fresh key lime juice

• Zest of 1 key lime

✅ Instructions:

• Beat all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth and fluffy.

• Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to firm up for piping.

🍥 Fill the Cupcakes

• Once cupcakes are cool, use a cupcake corer or small knife to core out the center of each cupcake.

• Pipe or spoon 1–2 teaspoons of the chilled filling into each cupcake.

• Optional: Replace the top core piece or simply cover with frosting.

✨ Optional Frosting Decoration

• Use remaining filling as frosting: pipe a swirl on top using a piping bag with a star tip.

• Garnish with:

  • A thin slice of lime

  • A sprinkle of lime zest

  • Toasted coconut or edible flowers (optional)