STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI CUPCAKES (SEMI-HOMEMADE)

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This is my take on a super easy semi-homemade recipe from Dierberg's Everybody Cooks June 2008 issue. Perfect for a summery luncheon, a bridal shower, a baby (girl) shower, or a get-together with the girls!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 24 cupcake, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons light rum
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box strawberry cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup applesauce
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) container strawberry Cool Whip (or your favorite frosting)
6 fresh strawberries, with caps quartered (optional)
lime zest, for garnishment (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 2 cup glass measuring cup, combine lime peel and juice with rum; add water to bring liquid up to 1 1/4 cups.
  • Beat cake mix, lime/rum/water mixture, apple sauce and eggs in large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven 15-17 minutes (until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean).
  • Remove cupcakes from pans immediately, place on wire racks and cool completely.
  • Pipe/spread cool whip or frosting on top of cupcakes.
  • Garnish each with a quarter of a strawberry and a little grated lime peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 10, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.8

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