Vickys Key Lime Cupcakes, GF DF EF SF NF
Jack seems to finally be over his intolerance to lime which is our last citrus fruit hurdle! To celebrate, vegan Key Lime Cupcakes!
Vickys Key Lime Cupcakes, GF DF EF SF NF
Jack seems to finally be over his intolerance to lime which is our last citrus fruit hurdle! To celebrate, vegan Key Lime Cupcakes!
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to gas 4 / 180C / 350F and line a cupcake tin with paper cases
- 2
Mix the flour, baking soda and xanthan gum if using together in a bowl
- 3
Mix the lime / milk with the oil, vinegar and vanilla then add the sugar and stir until dissolved
- 4
Add the wet mix to the dry along with the lime zest and whisk until smooth
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the paper liners
- 6
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick in the middle tests clean then let cool completely on a wire rack
- 7
Frost the cooled cupcakes with a wide piping nozzle and sprinkle with lime zest to finish
- 8
To make the buttercream, beat the margarine until softened then add the powdered sugar, mixing until pale and fluffy before adding the lime juice and food colouring
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