Mojito Cupcakes

Who doesn't enjoy a refreshing Mojito on a beautiful summer day?

 

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How about in cupcake form?

 

This weekend I made Mojito cupcakes and they were absolutely delicious!!! Here's the recipe if you'd like to enjoy some too. 

Makes 18 cupcakes

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup mint leaves, loosely packed

3/4 cup whole milk, hot

1 stick of unsalted butter at room temp.

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

grated zest of 2 limes

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp rum  (optional)

Preheat to 350

Add mint leaves to hot milk. Let steep for 10-15 minutes. Pour milk through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl. Press liquid from mint leaves. Discard leaves and allow milk to cool slightly. 

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter on medium speed until creamy. About 30 seconds. Add sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. About 3-5 minutes. Scrap the sides of the bowl occasionally. 

Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in lime zest, vanilla, and rum, if using.

On very low speed, add flour mixture in 3 additions. Alternating with milk and ending with flour. Mix until just incorporated.

Fill 18 standard muffin cups half full. Bake until cupcakes spring back when touched. 18-22 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool completely.

Frosting

1 lb. of confectioner's sugar

1 stick of unsalted butter at room temp.

The juice from 2 limes

1 tsp rum (optional)

1/8 tsp salt

1 tsp of vanilla

1-2 tbsp of milk

Beat 1/3 of the bag of sugar with salt and butter until well blended and creamy. Add remaining sugar with lime juice, rum, and vanilla. Add 1-2 tbsp of milk until you reach the consistency you are looking for.

I also added a few drops of green food coloring for an added touch and garnished with fresh mint and lime slices. Enjoy!!

For the first time, I was able to use mint fresh from my garden!!

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