Moscow Mule Cupcakes
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 12 servings
- Calories
- 472
- Total Fat
- 20
- Saturated Fat
- 12
- Carbohydrates
- 70
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 56
- Protein
- 3
- Cholesterol
- 83
- Sodium
- 169
- Total: 1 hr 10 min (plus cooling)
- Active: 45 min
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup very finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
For the Frosting:
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus small slices for garnish
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 tablespoon vodka (or more milk)
Directions
- Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with foil or paper liners. Whisk the flour, ground ginger, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, beat the butter, 1 cup granulated sugar and the crystallized ginger with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions, until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds of the way. Bake until the cupcakes are golden brown and the centers spring back when gently pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in the pan. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the 2 tablespoons lime juice in a small bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove the cupcakes to a rack, brush the tops with the lime-sugar mixture and let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: Beat the butter and lime zest in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla, confectioners' sugar and salt and beat on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to medium high and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the milk, lime juice and vodka (or more milk) and continue beating until well incorporated, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip and pipe on the cupcakes. Garnish each with a lime slice.