MOJITO CUPCAKES (ALSO CAN BE MARGARITA CUPCAKES)

Mojito Cupcakes (Also Can Be Margarita Cupcakes) image

Provided by Peytons Mom

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix (I use Pillsbury)
3/4 cup mojito mix, I use Stirrings Simple Mix
1/4 cup Bacardi light rum
3 eggs (or per box directions)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
lime, zest of one
lime, juice of one
frosting
1 (1 lb) box powdered 10x sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
lime, zest of one
juice, of one
1/4 cup Bacardi light rum

Steps:

*Cupcakes*.
Mix together all ingredients for cupcake batter in an electric mixer.
Use a ice cream scoop to add batter into paper lined muffin tin. Bake at 350°F per box direction for cupcakes.
*Frosting*.
Blend together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in lime juice and rum. Add lime zest then add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time until smooth. Refrigerate. Frost cupcakes right before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers.
If you choose to make Margarita cupcakes substitute Rum for Tequila and Mojito mix for Margarita mix -- enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 47.4, Sodium 205.8, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 27.9, Protein 2.5