Green Slime Cupcakes

Green Slime Cupcakes
90 min.
24
223kcal

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Get ready to delight your taste buds with these whimsical Green Slime Cupcakes! Perfect for parties, Halloween, or any fun gathering, these vibrant treats are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. The combination of zesty lime and creamy frosting creates a refreshing flavor that will leave everyone wanting more.

These cupcakes start with a classic white cake mix, enhanced with the bright notes of freshly grated lime peel and a hint of vanilla. The result is a light and fluffy base that pairs perfectly with the luscious cream cheese frosting. Speaking of frosting, the addition of neon green food coloring gives these cupcakes their signature slime look, making them not only delicious but also visually striking!

With a preparation time of just 90 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 cupcakes that are both fun and festive. Each cupcake is a delightful treat at only 223 calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're hosting a themed party or simply looking to add a splash of color to your dessert table, these Green Slime Cupcakes are the perfect choice. So grab your mixing bowl and hand mixer, and let’s get baking!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix white
  • teaspoons lime zest grated
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  • 0.8 cup butter softened
  • oz cream cheese softened (half of 8-oz package)
  • 16 oz powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • drops purple gel food coloring green

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and egg whites and adding lime peel and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  4. In large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Add lime juice, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and the food color; beat until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories223kcal
Protein2.21%
Fat32.55%
Carbs65.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.54
Glycemic Load
0.08
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.2126086924387%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:222.53kcal
11.13%
Fat:8.18g
12.58%
Saturated Fat:5.02g
31.38%
Carbohydrates:36.87g
12.29%
Net Carbohydrates:36.62g
13.32%
Sugar:27.81g
30.9%
Cholesterol:20.02mg
6.67%
Sodium:210.18mg
9.14%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.27%
100%
Protein:1.25g
2.5%
Phosphorus:79.67mg
7.97%
Calcium:54.01mg
5.4%
Vitamin A:241.75IU
4.83%
Folate:15.92µg
3.98%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.78%
Selenium:2.45µg
3.49%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.25%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.65%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.63%
Iron:0.44mg
2.45%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.33%
Vitamin K:1.19µg
1.13%
Copper:0.02mg
1.02%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.01%