Green Slime Cupcakes

Green Slime Cupcakes
90 min.
24
223kcal

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Get ready to delight your taste buds with a fun and vibrant treat: Green Slime Cupcakes! Perfect for parties, Halloween, or any occasion that calls for a splash of creativity, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. With their eye-catching neon green frosting and zesty lime flavor, they bring a playful twist to traditional desserts.

Imagine biting into a moist, fluffy cupcake that’s bursting with the refreshing taste of lime, complemented by a creamy frosting that’s as smooth as it is colorful. The combination of butter and cream cheese in the frosting creates a rich and indulgent topping that perfectly balances the tartness of the lime juice and zest. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that will leave you craving more!

Not only are these cupcakes delicious, but they are also easy to make, taking just 90 minutes from start to finish. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, a spooky gathering, or simply want to impress your friends with your baking skills, these Green Slime Cupcakes are the perfect choice. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to whip up a batch of these whimsical treats that are sure to bring smiles and satisfaction to everyone who tries them!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F 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%