Moscow Mule Cupcakes
Moscow Mule cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic cocktail, combining the vibrant flavors of ginger, lime, and vodka into a moist and flavorful dessert. Each cupcake is topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vodka
- ¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vodka and lime juice.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; stir in lime zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - Use fresh ginger for enhanced flavor. - For an alcohol-free version, substitute vodka with more lime juice or ginger beer. - Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature.