The tart tang of lime adds zest to that great banana flavor. Our banana lime cupcakes are a refreshing flavor combo!
Source:
Cupcake Fun
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 teaspoon lime zest grated
- 3/4 cup sour cream
Makes: About 18 standard cupcakes. Each cupcake serves 1.
instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, lime juice, vanilla, banana and lime zest; mix well. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream; blend thoroughly but do not overmix. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on rack; remove and cool completely before decorating.