Gin & Tonic Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Gin & Tonic Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, separated; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup tonic water; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 cartons (8 ounces each) Mascarpone cheese; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup gin; 6 to 8 drops green food coloring; Lime slices

Servings: persons

3 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup tonic water
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cartons (8 ounces each) Mascarpone cheese
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup gin
6 to 8 drops green food coloring
Lime slices

1
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil, lime juice, zest and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended.
2
Add cream of tarter to egg whites; beat with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
3
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 325u00b0 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
In a large bowl, beat the cheese, cream, confectioners' sugar, gin and food coloring until stiff peaks form. Pipe over cupcakes. Garnish with lime slices. Refrigerate leftovers.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, separated, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Gin & Tonic 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.

Gin & Tonic Cupcakes

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