Mojito Cupcakes with Mint Frosting

March 07, 2014

I’m sure most of you have tried the tasty highball drink made with rum, muddled mint leaves, sugar and lime. If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out! Inspired by the mojito (pronounced “moHEEtoe”) these cupcakes are a nice switch from the usual mint goodies that are abundant as St. Paddy’s Day approaches. Or, make mini cupcakes to serve at a spring tea. Or … well, Cinco de Mayo isn’t that far off, right? I used the 1-2-3-4 cake recipe found on the back of the Swans Down® cake flour box as

Cupcakes:
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1.75 c. Swans Down cake flour, sifted
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1.5 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. rum extract
Zest from 2 limes
1/4 c. lime juice
For the frosting:
8 oz. plain cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
1.5 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. rum extract
1/8 tsp. mint extract
Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cupcake wrappers in pan. Cream butter in large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Sift the flour with the baking powder and salt. Add eggs...
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Nutritions

Calories
431

Sodium
551mg
22% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
41g
14% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV