Midori Melon Mojito Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Midori Melon Mojito Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For mojito cupcakes; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup mint leaf, loosely packed; 3/4 cup whole milk, hot; 1/4 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 limes, grated zest of; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon rum; For midori whipped cream; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 3 teaspoons Midori melon liqueur; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Servings: persons

For mojito cupcakes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mint leaf, loosely packed
3/4 cup whole milk, hot
1/4 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 limes, grated zest of
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum
For midori whipped cream
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 teaspoons Midori melon liqueur
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1
Preheat to 350u00b0F.
2
Add mint leaves to hot milk. Let steep for 10-15 minutes. Pour milk through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. Press liquid from mint leaves. Discard leaves and allow milk to cool slightly.
3
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
4
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter on medium speed until creamy, about 30 seconds. Add sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally.
5
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in lime zest, vanilla and rum.
6
On very low speed, add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with milk and ending with flour, mixing until just incorporated.
7
Fill cupcake liners half full. Bake until cupcakes spring back when touched, 18-20 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely.
8
In mixer with whisk attachment, whip the cream and sugar on high speed until thick. Add 3 tsp of midori liqueur and mix to combine.
9
Allow cupcakes to cool completely. Using a 1M piping tip, frost cupcakes. Garnish with lime slice and mint leaf.

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For mojito cupcakes, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Midori Melon Mojito 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.

Midori Melon Mojito Cupcakes

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