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.
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.
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 SciFiVegan | 9:31 AM
Thanks! They were pretty awesome. :) I want to try an orange version of the Lemon Gems as well.
Posted by Amanda | 10:56 AM
That's such a great idea, they look adorable.
Posted by Anonymous | 2:33 PM
I'm writing this into my cookbook.
Posted by 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 | 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 Amanda | 6:01 PM
I love it.
I'm on a total citrus kick, so I will be making these soon.
Posted by cwellman1 | 7:24 PM
I hope you like them! I love citrusy stuff. :)
Posted by Amanda | 11:48 PM
They look good and I love citrus so must give them a try.
Posted by Jackie | 5:11 AM
Hi, I am also from PA!
Your food looks really yummy!
Posted by 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 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 | 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 Amanda | 3:20 PM
Aww, thank you!
Posted by 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 Carrieā¢ | 12:04 PM
thanks for the idea!
looks so good, i cant wait to try some!
Posted by Anonymous | 10:48 PM
you really love citrus eh? :)
I like the idea of the gram crackers ontop too
Teddy
Posted by funwithyourfood | 12:23 AM
Oh how I do love cupcakes! Your blog is fantastic for creative treat ideas! Thanks.
Posted by 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 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 Amanda | 4:27 PM
Those cupcakes sound fantastic :)
Posted by Anonymous | 10:19 AM
Lime? I'm there.
Posted by Anonymous | 8:54 PM