Best 4 Cuba Libre Cupcakes Recipes

Indulge in the vibrant spirit of Cuba with tantalizing Cuba Libre Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of classic flavors and modern flair. These delectable treats capture the essence of the iconic Cuban cocktail, blending the refreshing taste of rum with the sweetness of cola and a hint of zesty lime. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the three tempting variations featured in this article: the Classic Cuba Libre Cupcake, a faithful recreation of the beloved cocktail in cupcake form; the Cuba Libre Tres Leches Cupcake, a moist and flavorful twist infused with the rich, milky essence of tres leches; and the Cuba Libre Cupcake with Rum Buttercream, an explosion of rum-spiked buttercream that elevates the cupcake experience to new heights. Each recipe offers a unique interpretation of the Cuba Libre, ensuring an unforgettable taste sensation with every bite.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CUBA LIBRE CUPCAKES

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I got this recipe from the coconutlime blog http://coconutlime.blogspot.com/2007/01/cuba-libre-cupcakes.html

Provided by TeksGlutes

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 Cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Coca-Cola
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
2 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Line or grease and flour 1 12 cupcake cupcake pan.
In a small saucepan, heat butter, coca cola and rum to boiling. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Mix together lime juice and milk in a small bowl* or measuring cup and set aside.
Meanwhile, whisk together cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Add the cooled butter/coke mixture and beat until well combined.
Add egg, beat then pour in the milk. Mix until combined. The batter will be rather thin.
Fill each well 2/3 of the way full. Bake 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove cupcakes to wire racks as soon as possible to cool.
Frost with Chocolate Rum Cream Cheese Frosting when cool.
Garnish with a wedge of lime.
*This will sour the milk a bit. Do not worry if it looks slightly curdled.

CLASSIC CUBA LIBRE

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Does it get any easier than this? It's rum and a cola beverage with a splash of lime.

Provided by c-biskit

Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 ice cubes
2 fluid ounces rum
4 fluid ounces cola
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste

Steps:

Fill a 12-ounce glass with ice cubes. Pour the rum and cola beverage into the glass. Stir in the lime juice, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

CUBA LIBRE

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A classic Cuban cocktail of rum, cola, lime and ice. Pour into a tall glass for the ultimate refreshing long cocktail

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories Cocktails, Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

½ lime
50ml rum , we used white rum
100ml cola
ice

Steps:

Cut ½ a lime into four small wedges. Squeeze the juice from two of the wedges into a tall glass. Drop the remaining wedges into the glass and fill with ice. Pour in the rum then fill up with cola and stir gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

CUBA LIBRE CAKE

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Make and share this Cuba Libre Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aguslawa

Categories Dessert

Time 2h2m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 eggs
3 cups white flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
1 cup cooking oil
1 cup Coke
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup rum

Steps:

Mix eggs with 1.5 cups brown and 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar. Add the flour gradually.
Add the cooking oil and baking soda and mix well.
Divide the dough into two halves. Add the coke to the one part, and lime juice with rum to the other.
Pour the doughs into a baking tin - a blob of coke dough, a blob of lime/rum dough onto it, and so it goes until the tin is full.
Bake in the oven preheated to 200 °C for about 50 minutes. After first 20 minutes turn the temperature down to 180 °C.
Meanwhile, put 2 cups of brown sugar into a pot and melt it. Pour the melted sugar onto the hot cake, making uneven splots. Cut when cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.8, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 77.5, Sodium 180.4, Carbohydrate 89.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 64.4, Protein 6

These Cuba Libre Cupcakes are the perfect party treat! They're moist and fluffy, with a delicious rum and lime flavor. The whipped cream frosting is light and airy, and the lime zest adds a refreshing touch.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh lime juice and zest.
If you don't have dark rum, you can use light rum instead. Just add a teaspoon of molasses to the batter to give it a darker color and richer flavor.
Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
Fill the cupcake liners only about 2/3 full. This will help prevent the cupcakes from overflowing in the oven.
Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.
For a neater look, use a piping bag to frost the cupcakes.

Conclusion:

These Cuba Libre Cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these cupcakes a try!