Blueberry Mojito Cupcakes
Treat yourself to a burst of flavors with Blueberry Mojito Cupcakes! These delightful desserts combine moist blueberry cupcakes with a refreshing hint of mint and zesty lime, topped with creamy lime buttercream. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or just a sweet indulgence at home, these cupcakes will take your taste buds on a mini-vacation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, lime zest, and juice; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture while gently folding in blueberries and mint leaves.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before frosting with lime buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg