It all started with some leftover key limes from a tablescape. I dig around in the cabinets and find a can of pineapple and in the fridge a package of unused cream cheese. I think cupcakes would be really good. I checked a few websites in my search engine and the ingredients matched up to these two recipes on http://www.wilton.com/. Somehow spur of the moment is a really nice surprise when it turns out this tasty. The cupcakes are very similar to Pineapple Upside Down Cake. They have chunks of pineapple and it is a very moist cake. The Key Lime Icing is amazing with the tart lime blended into the cream cheese, and to really bring out a tropical flavor I added 1 tsp. of coconut flavoring. If you have a summer birthday, these cupcakes are looking for a party!
Pineapple Cupcakes
Ingredients:
2 cups of all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil (I was out of oil so I used butter.)
3/4 cup buttermilk ( You know how to create buttermilk w/o going to the store? Measure
out regular milk and put two tbsp of white vinegar in it.)
3 eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup of pecans (chopped), optional
Serves: 18 standard cupcakes
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil (or melted butter), buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir in sugar, pineapple, and if desired, nuts. Add flour mixture; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 20-25 min. or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 10 min. in pan on rack; then remove and cool completely then decorate.
Key Lime Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients:
8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter softened
8 ounces of cream cheese softened
2 tbsp key lime juice
1 tsp key lime zest
4-5 cups confectioner's sugar
* I added to this- 1 tsp imitation coconut flavoring. (Makes a huge difference in flavor.)
Makes: 3 cups.
In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, juice, and zest with electric mixer until light and fluffy. ( I also added here my 1 tsp of imitation coconut flavoring.) Add 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time; continue beating until light and fluffy. If icing is too thin add additional confectioners' sugar 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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19 comments:
Sherry, Tell me about your connection to Southern Illinois! Do you still live here??
If I had the ingredients in the house I would make these right now. Two great flavors. Thanks for sharing. I bet they are super moist too.
I think you came up with a winner! They look and sound delicious.
Lime frosting...YUMMY!!! I love anything with LIME.
Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Jane (artfully graced)
I had to click on your post immediately because the name almost made my mouth water!! Looks so good, I'm copying this recipe!
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Sherry
These are definitely something I will be trying soon!
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Kristal
Reading delicious sounding dessert recipes is really bad for my sweet tooth at night! My mouth is seriously watering! I invite you to join my Vegetarian Foodie Fridays carnival too if you'd like. Desserts are always welcome!
Melodie @ Breastfeeding Moms Unite. com
The cupcakes look and sound like a winner!
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OMGosh, these look and sound so so good. I am going to copy this recipe and make them for our very next family time. Thanks so much for this recipe.
And...thanks for coming by today. :)
xo bj
These sound incredible! I can't wait to make some.
Sherry they could not sound anymore delicious. Yum-O! *Smiles*
Oh, wow! These look absolutely amazing!!! FABULOUS!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Wish you a happy pink Saturday !
It looks yummy !
Love from ♥RINI♥
YUM! my mouth is watering thinking about that lime frosting! These are great for summer, or anytime.
Thank you for sharing the recipes.
Debbie@houseatthelake
Delicious!!
I love your banner photo.
Happy weekend!
Hi Sherry! Now these look yummy! I took a peek at your midnight garden...lovely! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie
What a yummy share. I am going to have to try this. Thank you for sharing!
Sherry - those cupcakes look and sound so yummy, especially that key lime frosting! Makes me ache for Florida! Thanks for sharing that recipe. I'm off to the kitchen now.....
xoxo laurie@heavens-walk
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