STRAWBERRY LIME CUPCAKES

Ingredients:

Lime Cake:

1 box white cake mix

4 egg whites

1/3 cup oil

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup lime juice

1/2 cup sour cream

Zest of 4 limes

Strawberry Buttercream:

1 cup butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 teaspoons strawberry gelatin (Jello powder)

4-5 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners.

2. Sift cake mix into a small bowl and set aside.

3. Combine all other cake ingredients until smooth,.

4. Add cake mix and stir well.

5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 17-23 minutes, or until and inserted knife comes out clean.

6. Strawberry Buttercream: Beat butter for two minutes. Add vanilla extract and strawberry gelatin (you can use fresh strawberries as a substitute). Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.

7. Pipe buttercream onto cooled cupcakes and top with a fresh lime slice.