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Lemon Mojito Cupcakes

What could be better than boozy Lemon Mojito Cupcakes with a cream cheese frosting, mint, and lime zest? The answer is nothing, friends. Nothing.
  • Author Sarah | Broma Bakery
  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Cook Time 18 minutes
  • Total Time 33mins
  • Yield 12 cupcakes
  • Category cupcakes
  • Method baked
  • Cuisine american

Lemon Mojito Cupcakes

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  • Author Sarah | Broma Bakery
  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Cook Time 18 minutes
  • Total Time 33mins
  • Yield 12 cupcakes
  • Category cupcakes
  • Method baked
  • Cuisine american
  • Author Sarah | Broma Bakery
  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Cook Time 18 minutes
  • Total Time 33mins
  • Yield 12 cupcakes
  • Category cupcakes
  • Method baked
  • Cuisine american
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Ingredients

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for the cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

for the frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons rum
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

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