Mojito Cupcakes (Also Can Be Margarita Cupcakes) - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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cupcake
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix (I use Pillsbury)
3/4 cup mojito mix, I use Stirrings Simple Mix
1/4 cup Bacardi light rum
3 eggs (or per box directions)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
lime, zest of one
lime, juice of one
frosting
1 (1 lb) box powdered 10x sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
lime, zest of one
juice, of one
1/4 cup Bacardi light rum
Preparation
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*Cupcakes*.
Mix together all ingredients for cupcake batter in an electric mixer.
Use a ice cream scoop to add batter into paper lined muffin tin. Bake at 350\u00b0F per box direction for cupcakes.
*Frosting*.
Blend together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in lime juice and rum. Add lime zest then add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time until smooth. Refrigerate. Frost cupcakes right before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers.
If you choose to make Margarita cupcakes substitute Rum for Tequila and Mojito mix for Margarita mix -- enjoy!
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