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Lime Cupcakes

These extra light lime cupcakes are really yummy. Added to the wonderful taste is the bonus that they only use 50g butter - so they are almost good for you.

1/2 cup light sour cream
50g butter, softened
1 tblspn finely grated lime rind
3/4 cup caster sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup self raising flour
finely shredded lime, to decorate

1. Preheat oven to 180C (350F).

2. Line cupcake trays with cupcake papers.

3. Using an electric mixer, beat sour cream, butter, lime rind, sugar, eggs and flour on low speed for one minute.

4. Increase speed to high and beat for two minutes or until thick and creamy.

5. Spoon mixture into trays.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of a lime cupcake comes out clean.

7. Turn onto wire rack to cool completely before frosting. Top with shredded lime rind.

Lime Frosting
2 cups icing sugar
2 tblspns lime juice
1 tspn butter, melted

1. Place icing sugar in a bowl.

2. Add lime juice and butter.

3. Stir until smooth and spreadable.

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