Lime Jam Filled Cupcakes With Whipped Cream Frosting Recipes

CUPCAKES WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes. Cool on wire racks., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute to soften. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool just to room temperature., In a large bowl, beat cream and gelatin mixture until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Set aside 1 cup for decorating., Spread remaining frosting over tops of cupcakes. Divide reserved frosting in half; tint one portion pink and the other yellow., Use a toothpick to outline shape of heart, flower or sunburst on tops of cupcakes. Use medium star tip to pipe pink or yellow stars along outline. Fill in shape with piped stars as desired.

JAM CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12-cup muffin pan, or use liners. Combine flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture in two parts, alternating with 1/2 cup milk.
• Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, whisk together confectioners' sugar, cocoa, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy. With mixer on low, gradually add cocoa mixture, scraping down side of bowl as necessary. Gradually beat in 2 tablespoons milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat frosting until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds.
• Using a paring knife, cut a 1-inch-deep piece from the top of each cupcake (do not discard). Fill each hole with 1 teaspoon jam and replace cutout pieces. Frost cupcakes and top with raspberries.

KEY LIME CUPCAKES WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups. 2. FOR CUPCAKES: Beat cake mix, water, oil, egg white, lime juice, lime peel and food color in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. BEAT 2 minutes on medium speed or until blended. Divide evenly into prepared muffin cups. 3. BAKE 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack. 4. FOR FROSTING: Beat cream and powdered sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until beginning to thicken. Add lime juice, lime peel, and food color. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Chill until ready to use. Place frosting in decorator bag fitted with a decorator tip (# 12). Starting at outside edge, work toward center creating a spiral. Decorate with jelly candies, if desired.