Graham Crumble
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Spread crumb mixture in a thin layer on prepared pan. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden. Cool completely before crumbling into small pieces.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Spread crumb mixture in a thin layer on prepared pan. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden. Cool completely before crumbling into small pieces.
Cupcakes
- Line 24 muffin cups with paper bake cups. Prepare cake mix according to package directions adding 1 tablespoon key lime zest to the batter. Fill prepared muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until cupcakes are golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed. Cool on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely before filling and frosting.
Line 24 muffin cups with paper bake cups. Prepare cake mix according to package directions adding 1 tablespoon key lime zest to the batter. Fill prepared muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until cupcakes are golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed. Cool on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely before filling and frosting.
Key Lime Filling
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and 4 ounces key lime juice with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in an additional 1 ounce lime juice if desired. Reserve 1/2 cup filling for frosting; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and 4 ounces key lime juice with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in an additional 1 ounce lime juice if desired. Reserve 1/2 cup filling for frosting; set aside.
Key Lime Buttercream
- In a large bowl beat together butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, reserved Key Lime Filling, key lime juice, vanilla, and salt on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition, until icing is thick and smooth.
In a large bowl beat together butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, reserved Key Lime Filling, key lime juice, vanilla, and salt on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition, until icing is thick and smooth.
To assemble
- Using a cupcake corer or a small spoon, remove a portion of the center of each cupcake. Place filling in a large piping bag and using a large round tip fill each cupcake. Using a piping bag with a large open star tip, frost each cupcake. Sprinkle cupcakes with additional key lime zest and Graham Crumble. If desired, top each cupcake with half of a key lime slice. Serve immediately or chill for up to 3 daysMATTHEW CLARK
Using a cupcake corer or a small spoon, remove a portion of the center of each cupcake. Place filling in a large piping bag and using a large round tip fill each cupcake. Using a piping bag with a large open star tip, frost each cupcake. Sprinkle cupcakes with additional key lime zest and Graham Crumble. If desired, top each cupcake with half of a key lime slice. Serve immediately or chill for up to 3 days