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Key Lime Pie Cupcakes

Yes, more cupcakes! Another Wendesday came and went, after all - and it's not a proper Project Runway experience without cupcakes. (And we really needed them this week to console ourselves when Kayne got the boot.) In my search for interesting cupcake varieties I can across a decidedly non-vegan bakery that make key lime pie cupcakes. I love cupcakes. I love lime. I used to love key lime pie. What could be better? I had to make them. These cupcakes were not optional.

I used the Lemon Gem cupcake recipe from VwaV, but I subbed lime juice and zest for the lemon and added a bit more flour to make a thicker batter. They rose much better this time around, incidentally. I made a cream cheese frosting with Better Than Cream Cheese, Earth Balance, powdered sugar, and lime juice, and then sprinkled crushed graham cracker crumbs on top. They came out really well - very light and limey, but still creamy from the frosting. The graham cracker crumbs added a nice cinnamony crunch as well as a cute finish.

Mission: accomplished. I'll definitely be filing this one away for future use.

Posted by Amanda on September 16, 2006 at 2:12 AM |

Wow those look Yummy! I'm glad you used the Lemon Gem base...it gives me some ideas for other cupcakes. I'll have to try those!

Posted by Blogger SciFiVegan | 9:31 AM  

Thanks! They were pretty awesome. :) I want to try an orange version of the Lemon Gems as well.

Posted by Blogger Amanda | 10:56 AM  

That's such a great idea, they look adorable.

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 2:33 PM  

I'm writing this into my cookbook.

Posted by Blogger Michelle | 2:46 PM  

I've switched up the lemon for lime before, but that cream cheese icing sounds perfect. The graham cracker puts it over the edge! I love graham cracker.

Megan the Vegan

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 4:07 PM  

chris - Try them! They're a nice variation on the classic Lemon Gem deliciousness.

attikusvicious - Do it! Your sister will appreciate it, I'm sure.

isa - Thank you! It's an awesome recipe to start with, of course. :)

michelle - Yay! Spread the lime love.

megan - I love graham crackers too. Especially as pie crusts. And cream cheese icing is awesome on these, definitely.

Posted by Blogger Amanda | 6:01 PM  

I love it.

I'm on a total citrus kick, so I will be making these soon.

Posted by Blogger cwellman1 | 7:24 PM  

I hope you like them! I love citrusy stuff. :)

Posted by Blogger Amanda | 11:48 PM  

They look good and I love citrus so must give them a try.

Posted by Blogger Jackie | 5:11 AM  

Hi, I am also from PA!
Your food looks really yummy!

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 5:23 PM  

jackie - Thanks! I hope you like them if you do try them out.

janie - Thank you! I love seeing other vegans in PA. We're few and far between, at least in my area.

Posted by Blogger Amanda | 10:33 PM  

Well done, lady! :)

Mikaela (jamintake.blogspot.com)

PS: I think you'd like Amber's PR reviews: http://www.myaimistrue.com/

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 11:01 AM  

Mikaela - Thanks! I'll check out the PR reviews. My favorite recap site is Television Without Pity. I love it.

shananigans - I think my tofutti is the non-hydrogenated kind. I think. I could very well be wrong. I have to admit it's not something I really look for, even though I know I should. I know that the non-hydrogentated kind is newer, and some people think it doesn't taste as good - so maybe that's why they make both.

Posted by Blogger Amanda | 3:20 PM  

Aww, thank you!

Posted by Blogger Amanda | 3:07 AM  

Oh I love lime! What a great idea for those cupcakes. I can't wait for Project Runway next week. Not because I watch the show; I want to see more cupcakes!

Posted by Blogger Carrie™ | 12:04 PM  

thanks for the idea!
looks so good, i cant wait to try some!

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 10:48 PM  

you really love citrus eh? :)
I like the idea of the gram crackers ontop too

Teddy

Posted by Blogger funwithyourfood | 12:23 AM  

Oh how I do love cupcakes! Your blog is fantastic for creative treat ideas! Thanks.

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 10:00 AM  

i, too, mourned the loss of kayne. and love lime. so i'll HAVE to try these. harumph. yet another vegancore item for the list. :)

Posted by Blogger holiday at sea | 3:17 AM  

carrie - Thanks! Unfortunately PR was a rerun this week, so no cupcakes. :(

johanna3 - Thanks!

teddy - I do! Except for grapefruit.

urban granola - Thank you! I love treats of all kinds, so I'm happy to share.

holiday at sea - Aww, Kayne. I miss him. I can't wait for the inevitable reunion episode so I can see his gloriously bitchy face again. I hope you like these if you do try them out.

Posted by Blogger Amanda | 4:27 PM  

Those cupcakes sound fantastic :)

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 10:19 AM  

Lime? I'm there.

Posted by Anonymous Anonymous | 8:54 PM  

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