Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Baking powder - 1 ½ teaspoons
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter, softened - ½ cup
• Eggs - 2 large
• Lime zest - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh lime juice - ¼ cup
• Milk - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Lime slices for garnish - 12 slices

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4.

   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. 5.

   Mix in the lime zest and lime juice.

6. 6.

   Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined.

7. 7.

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

8. 8.

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.

9. 9.

   Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. 10.

    Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11.

    Garnish with lime slices before serving.

Nutritional Facts