Kiwi Lime Cupcakes - Recipe

For the cupcakes:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners/icing sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 tsp. baking powder
4 eggs
1 tsp. lime juice
1 tsp. lime zest
1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low-med speed for 2-3 minutes. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter into each well of a muffin tin lined with baking cups. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Remove pan from the oven and cool for 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from the pan and cool on a wire rack for an additional 25 minutes.

For the frosting:
3 cups confectioners/icing sugar, sifted
1 cup butter, softened
2-3 drops green food coloring, if desired18 kiwi slices

2. Combine the icing sugar and butter in a large bowl (add in a few drop of food color if you would like your icing to be green), and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Frost each cupcake with a knife or beveled spatula and top with a slice of kiwi, thin or thick slices, is up to your taste.