GIN & TONIC CUPCAKES

Gin & Tonic Cupcakes image

A creamy frosting infused with gin is the crowning touch on luscious, lime-flavored cakes. The recipe comes from our own Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup tonic water
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
2 cartons (8 ounces each) Mascarpone cheese
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup gin
6 to 8 drops green food coloring
Lime slices

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil, lime juice, zest and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended., Add cream of tarter to egg whites; beat with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the cheese, cream, confectioners' sugar, gin and food coloring until stiff peaks form. Pipe over cupcakes. Garnish with lime slices. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.