So I thought it's been quite a while since I shared a recipe. These cupcakes are kind of interesting. I just made them tonight and thought I'd try to wet your palates a little.
Key Lime Cupcakes
This recipe comes from Quick and Easy Vegan Celebrations by Alicia C Simpson
To make the cupcakes:
1 3/4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Mix ingredients in a small bowl
1 1/4 c sugar
1/2 c margarine
1/4 c plain soy yogurt
1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
3 tbsp lime juice
3 drops green food colouring
Cream together the wet ingredients in a large bowl
3/4 c milk
Add the milk 1/4 c at a time to the wet ingredients alternating with adding 1/2 c of the flour mixture until it is all incorporated.
Line two cupcake tins with 16 paper cups and fill. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
To make the frosting:
One 8 oz (227 g) container of vegan cream cheese
4 c icing sugar
1/4 c shortening
1/4 c margarine
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
5 drops green food colouring
Beat all the ingredients with an electric mixer till light and fluffy. Pipe onto completely cooled cupcakes.
