Mojito Mint Lime Cupcakes
Mojito Mint Lime Cupcakes are a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of the classic cocktail in bite-sized form. With fluffy cake infused with zesty lime and vibrant mint, each cupcake is topped with a creamy mint frosting, making them perfect for summer parties, picnics, or as a delightful treat any time. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these cupcakes will impress your guests and bring a taste of the tropics to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lime juice and chopped mint leaves.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until batter is smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, mix powdered sugar and butter until creamy; add heavy cream as needed for consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg