Mojito Cupcakes Also Can Be Margarita Cupcakes
Turn your favorite summer cocktails into irresistible desserts with these Mojito Cupcakes that can easily transform into Margarita Cupcakes! Bursting with zesty lime juice, fragrant lime zest, and a splash of rum or tequila (optional, but highly recommended), these fluffy cupcakes are the perfect blend of tangy and sweet. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting infused with fresh lime juice and garnished with coarse sugar or salt for a playful cocktail-inspired twist, they’re an instant party favorite. Whether you’re hosting a sophisticated soirée or a casual backyard BBQ, these citrusy creations are sure to wow your guests. Quick to prepare and packed with refreshing tropical flavors, these cocktail cupcakes are the ultimate treat for citrus enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Lime zest
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons White rum or tequila (optional; choose based on preference)
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened to room temperature, for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest (for garnish, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Coarse sugar or salt (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the lime juice, lime zest, and optional rum or tequila. The mixture may appear slightly curdled, but this is normal.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the lime juice and continue to beat the frosting until light and fluffy.
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the lime frosting.
If desired, garnish each cupcake with a sprinkle of coarse sugar or salt (to mimic a cocktail rim), lime zest, or a small lime wedge.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow cupcakes to come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.0 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 142.5 g | 712% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1002 mg | 334% | |
| Sodium | 2778 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 620.6 g | 226% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 464.2 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 526 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 969 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
