Lime Cupcakes

Lime Cupcakes

1 White cake mix

1 cup of water

1 5.9 ounce package lime flavored gelatin

1/2 cup (1cube) melted butter

4 large whole eggs

1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring

Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners. In a large mixing bowl combine the cake mix, water, gelatin butter and almond flavoring. Add the eggs one at a time mixing on medium high after each addition. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes scraping the bowl occasionally. Fill the liners about 3/4 full for large cupcakes and 2/3 full for petite cupcakes. If you are making large cupcakes you will only have enough batter for about 18 cupcakes.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 18 minutes or until the top springs back when gently pressed down. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Lime Frosting

2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened

2 sticks ( 1 cup) butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons lime juice

Large sugar crystals for garnish

Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl and blend until  you achieve the correct consistency for frosting your cupcakes. You may have to add additional powdered sugar.

Remove the paper liners from the cupcakes (unless you utilize festive liners) and place the cupcakes on an attractive tray. Generously  spread the cupcakes with the frosting and sprinkle each with the sugar crystals.