Cuba Libre Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Cuba Libre Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup Coca-Cola; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup milk; 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons rum; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Coca-Cola
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
2 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Line or grease and flour 1 12 cupcake cupcake pan.
3
In a small saucepan, heat butter, coca cola and rum to boiling. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4
Mix together lime juice and milk in a small bowl* or measuring cup and set aside.
5
Meanwhile, whisk together cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
6
Add the cooled butter/coke mixture and beat until well combined.
7
Add egg, beat then pour in the milk. Mix until combined. The batter will be rather thin.
8
Fill each well 2/3 of the way full. Bake 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove cupcakes to wire racks as soon as possible to cool.
9
Frost with Chocolate Rum Cream Cheese Frosting when cool.
10
Garnish with a wedge of lime.
11
*This will sour the milk a bit. Do not worry if it looks slightly curdled.

579

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup Coca-Cola, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Cuba Libre Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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