Mountain Dew Cupcakes with Frosting
Brighten up your dessert game with these vibrant and zesty Mountain Dew Cupcakes with Frosting! Infused with the citrusy zing of Mountain Dew and a hint of lime zest, these cupcakes deliver a refreshingly bold flavor in every bite. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that’s perfectly blended with a splash of Mountain Dew, these treats strike the ideal balance between tangy and sweet. Perfect for parties, picnics, or anytime you’re craving a unique and playful dessert, this recipe is easy to whip up in under 40 minutes. Garnish with a sprinkle of lime zest for an extra pop of color and flavor and let these cupcakes be the star of your next celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cup Mountain Dew
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Mountain Dew (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate larger mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, Mountain Dew, vanilla extract, and lime zest until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add the 2 tablespoons of Mountain Dew and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto each cupcake.
Garnish with additional lime zest if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 282.7 g | 362% | |
| Saturated Fat | 172.7 g | 864% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1140 mg | 380% | |
| Sodium | 2213 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 741.5 g | 270% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 588.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.8 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 656 mg | 14% | |
*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.
