Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Can I start off by saying I've missed you! And secondly, aren't mojito cupcakes sort of a strange entry for Cinco De Mayo? Regardless, it's an update... and considering the looks of this blog lately I should take what I can get!
Well folks, I'm TEN DAYS away from my due date with our son and if there are two things I really want right now it's cake and a stiff drink. Apparently only one is going to make it's way into my system anytime soon so I better choose wisely... hence the mojito cupcakes!
Because if you can't drink 'em, bake 'em.
Ingredients:
Cake
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup unflavored carbonated water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 3 egg whites
Glaze
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons rum extract plus 1/2 cup water
And the frosting of your choice (I went for cream cheese which is probably a little heavy for this light cupcake. But well, it's my favorite. And I'm the pregnant one here so whatever I say goes. Ha!)
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pan with cute liners
- In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into cupcake liners
- Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix glaze ingredients. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium; continue to boil 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until glaze has thickened slightly.
- Poke warm cupcakes three or four times with fork tines. Pour glaze slowly over cupcakes. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Top with frosting and garnish with a mint leaf!
I first tried these cupcakes alone, without the glaze or frosting and they were DYNAMITE! Light, fluffy with a subtle hint of lime & mint.
But after the glaze was added, oh baby look out. They were SO good! I didn't catch a buzz nor did I completely quench my thirst for an adult beverage but these hit the spot regardless.
Maybe skip Cinco De Mayo and keep these little guys in mind for the Kentucky Derby next year... they're sure to be a hit!
Recipe: Betty Crocker
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11 comments:
MJ, these cupcakes look SOOOO good; your photo is amazing! Do you think I could just use some Malibu rum in place of the rum extract in the glaze? I will definitely be making these soon!
Janet - totally! Just sub 1/2 cup of Malibu (or regular) rum in place of the extract and water. :) Let me know how they turn out... I bet Malibu would be amazing!
thanks for the info! I will definitely let you know how they turn out. :) And I can't believe you are only 10 days from your EDD!
I ABSOLUTELY love this idea, and your saying, If you cant drink em bake em!! The best!
Take care!
These look great. Good luck with your last 10 days. I hope you have a smooth delivery.
yummm. i love mojitos :-)
What cute cupcakes!
I can't believe your due date is already do soon - good luck! I'm already looking forward to pictures of the little guy :)
Unfortunately my parents will be in Chicago over the 4th of July this year so I won't be in town, but I will let you know when I visit next :)
those look so good! good luck and congrats on the upcoming baby =)
I've never had a mojita. I don't drink so, these would be the only way I'd have one.
It's past your due date. Let us know how you and baby are doing. Need a pix! :)
~ingrid
These look so pretty. Great job, rookie cheff.
You coming back soon? I hope...miss your great recipes
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