Cupcake "Mojito"
5 servings
45 minutes
The 'Mojito' cupcake is a delicate treat inspired by the refreshing cocktail. Its origin is linked to European cuisine but brings in hints of Caribbean breeze with lime, rum, and mint. The cupcake batter surprises with a balance of sweetness and citrus freshness, while the airy cream with mint aroma and light rum undertone adds elegance to the dessert. This cupcake is perfect for summer parties and celebrations, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and flavor harmony. By decorating it with fresh mint leaves, you not only get visual pleasure but also a pleasant addition to the refreshing taste. The combination of ingredients makes it a special treat that can delight even the most discerning gourmets.
1
First, boil 3 sprigs of mint in 200 ml of milk at medium temperature for 6 minutes without allowing it to boil. Then cool the mint milk with the lid closed, without removing the mint. You will need a small amount of milk, but you cannot boil less.
- Fresh mint: 3 stems
- Milk: 200 ml
2
While the milk cools, we start preparing the dough. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar. Add 140 g of room temperature butter and eggs, mixing until smooth. Finally, add the zest of two limes, 1.5 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1.5 tablespoons of cooled mint milk. Place in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 30 minutes (for larger molds).
- Wheat flour: 120 g
- Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
- Cane sugar: 120 g
- Butter: 300 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Lime: 2 pieces
- Milk: 200 ml
3
We prepare the cream. Whip the remaining butter until it becomes airy and light (5-10 minutes). Add powdered sugar in several stages. Finally, add 2 tablespoons of mint milk, 3 tablespoons of rum, and whip again. After all the manipulations, the cream should be white.
- Butter: 300 g
- Powdered sugar: 150 g
- Milk: 200 ml
- Dark rum: 3 tablespoons
4
We cover the cooled cupcakes with cream and decorate with mint leaves.
- Fresh mint: 3 stems