Key Lime Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

For the cupcakes:

4 oz

unsalted butter, softened at room temperature for 1 hour

6 oz

granulated sugar

large eggs, room temperature

1/3 cup

milk, room temperature

2 tbsp

key lime zest

2 tsp

key lime juice

1 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

2 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

For the frosting:

8 oz

cream cheese, softened at room temperature for 1 hour

4 oz

unsalted butter, softened at room temperature for 1 hour

2 cups

powdered sugar

1 tbsp

key lime zest

1 tbsp

key lime juice

Green and yellow food coloring (optional)