Mojito Lime Mint Cupcakes
These mojito cupcakes come together in 25 minutes of prep and 18 minutes of baking, with a white rum simple syrup, fresh lime zest batter, and mint buttercream on top.
- Time: 43 min
- Servings: 12
Source: incr-ediblecupcakes.com
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- unsalted butter-softened
- granulated sugar
- large eggs-room temperature
- whole milk
- fresh lime juice
- fresh lime zest
- vanilla extract
- For the rum syrup: 3 tbsp white rum
- For the rum syrup: 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- For the rum syrup: 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- For the mint buttercream: 1 cup unsalted butter-softened
- For the mint buttercream: 3 cups powdered sugar-sifted
- For the mint buttercream: 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves-very finely chopped
- For the mint buttercream: 2 tbsp heavy cream
- For the mint buttercream: 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- For garnish: fresh mint sprigs and lime wheel slices