Strawberry Daiquiri Cupcakes (Semi-Homemade) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons light rum
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box strawberry cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup applesauce
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) container strawberry Cool Whip (or your favorite frosting)
6 fresh strawberries, with caps quartered (optional)
lime zest, for garnishment (optional)

Preparation

In a 2 cup glass measuring cup, combine lime peel and juice with rum; add water to bring liquid up to 1 1/4 cups.
Beat cake mix, lime/rum/water mixture, apple sauce and eggs in large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups.
Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
Bake in 350 degree oven 15-17 minutes (until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean).
Remove cupcakes from pans immediately, place on wire racks and cool completely.
Pipe/spread cool whip or frosting on top of cupcakes.
Garnish each with a quarter of a strawberry and a little grated lime peel.