MOJITO CUPCAKES

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Hey ladies! Look what I found for us! Don't they just sound too scrumptious? Think about a girls' night this summer with all your besties, the sun room, a pitcher of Mojitos, some noshes, and for dessert Mojito Cupcakes! Woot! Hubby can take the kids to the park or a movie.... :) And we could all watch the latest adventures of...

Provided by Patty Ward

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

preheat oven to 350 degrees f
put the dry ingredients in a big bowl.
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
zest and juice of 1/2 lime
1 shot spiced or dark rum-if you only have white rum, use brown sugar above
1/4 c melted butter
1 beaten egg
1 c slightly soured milk? add small amt vinegar?
icing ingredients:
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
3 Tbsp butter, softened
zest and juice of 1/2 lime
1/4-1/2 shot of rum
12 sprig(s) fresh mint for garnish - optional

Steps:

  • 1. Put all dry ingredients into a big bowl.
  • 2. Melt the butter in microwave and add the beaten egg to it.
  • 3. Add that to the dry ingredients, stirring in the milk and rum until smooth.
  • 4. Zest the whole lime, add 1/2 the zest to the bowl.
  • 5. Squeeze in 1/2 the lime as well.(Keep other half for icing)
  • 6. Finely chop your fresh mint, and add that to the batter, mixing well.
  • 7. Split the batter between 12 lined cupcake wrappers into cupcake pan.
  • 8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the sides pull away and are golden brown. (tops shoul be spongy to the touch). When done, remove to a wire rack and wait until completely cool before you ice them.
  • 9. MOJITO ICING: MIX BUTTER AND POWDERED SUGAR TOGETHER IN A BOWL UNTIL SMOOTH
  • 10. ADD THE RUM AND LIME
  • 11. SPREAD ICING ON THE TOPS OF THE CUPCAKES AND ADD A SPRIG OF MINT TO EACH FOR GARNISH

Pamela Newkirk
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Overall, I thought these cupcakes were pretty good. I would make them again, but I might adjust the recipe a bit.


Kimberly Moore
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cupcakes didn't rise properly.


Emmanuel Ackah
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Muddasir Khan
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and she loved them. They're her new favorite cupcake.


Umar Rajput
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These cupcakes are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing.


Crystal Cox
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I'm not a big fan of mojitos, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good.


Dede Aymoon
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These cupcakes were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.


Kemiah Taylor
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


Eman Nesredin
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Muhammad Fawads
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Peter Elochukwu
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I made these cupcakes for a friend's birthday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Yu Lay
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These cupcakes are delicious! The frosting is especially good.


nakiboneka faridah
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I love the combination of lime and mint in these cupcakes. They're so light and summery.


Ismail Aliyu
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These mojito cupcakes were a hit at my last party! They're so refreshing and flavorful, and the lime-mint frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


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