Lime Cupcakes with Essential Oils
What a great summer time dessert, plus it is super easy!  Enjoy :) 

Ingredients
 
Cake:
1 box of yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup water
1/3 cup oil
5 drops Young Living Lime Vitality Essential Oil
zest from one lime
Frosting:
3 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 cup softened butter (to soften: Microwave in standing position for 10 seconds, flip & heat for 10 more seconds) 
6 cups powdered sugar
3 drops Young Living Lime Vitality Essential Oil
3 Tablespoons milk (any kind)
Making the Cupcakes: 
Line cupcake pan with liners while preheating the oven to 350.
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together on low for 30 seconds (be sure to scrape the bowl).  Move the speed to medium and mix for 2 minutes.Fill each cupcake liner until it is halfway full.  Bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes in pan, transfer to wire rack and let them cool completely before icing.
Making the Frosting:
Cream cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add lime oil and milk.  Add powdered sugar.   Beat on low for 30 seconds.   Move to medium for two minutes or until fluffy.You can even top them with a little sugar (or if you want more or a Margherita taste, sprinkle them with a tiny bit of Margherita salt)After they are frosted, be sure to store them in the refrigerator.
**This recipe makes approximately 20 cupcakes

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