Raspberry Mojito Cupcakes

Raspberry Mojito Cupcakes are the burst of flavor you didn't know you needed in your life!  Tart lime caked is filled with a rum infused raspberry filling. I topped that with a fresh homemade mint buttercream to bring the flavors together for a perfect mojito cupcake that pleases any crowd.

Raspberry Mojito Cupcakes

I'm not sure how I originally came across the recipe for raspberry mojitos, but they certainly inspired a wonderful dessert.  I knew the combination of lime, raspberry, mint, and rum was delicious, so why not add it to a simple cupcake?

With a little inspiration from a favorite drink, I was able to come up with a cupcake that included infused sugar for ultimate flavor and a perfect homemade raspberry filling featuring rum as that secret ingredient.  The rest was, as they say, history!

If you still want a fruit flavor but something a bit sweeter, you'll love this recipe for strawberry shortcake cupcakes.  Loaded with sweet strawberry flavor and a light fluffy cake.  Another popular choice are my orange soda flavored cupcakes. So fun and bright!

How do I Add Lime Without it Being Overpowering?

As much as I loved the idea of a lime cupcake, I was a bit concerned about getting that perfect flavor.  Lime, by itself, can be very overpowering. Although I knew there would be raspberry filling, this mojito cupcake recipe needed a little extra something special to create the flavor I wanted.

The result was infusing the sugar with the oils of the lime zest and lime juice!  Instead of just mixing lime juice into the batter, I allowed that flavor to infuse into my granulated sugar.  This gave it a sweeter flavor needed to mellow out the acid of the lime without sacrificing the flavor I wanted.

Are These Mojito Cupcakes Safe for Kids to Eat?

Yes!  While there is a very small amount of rum in the raspberry filling, it isn't enough to be of concern when serving to children.  The total of potentially only 4 tablespoons of alcohol spread over multiple cupcakes cuts the alcohol down considerably to a point it isn't of concern.

Note: There are some misconceptions regarding alcohol cooking down in recipes.  While it does cook down to a certain extent, it takes at least 30-minutes to reduce the alcohol by just 10%.  So, keep that in mind when using alcohol in future recipes.

If you still want to keep these for adults only, you can whip up a batch of these chocolate chip banana bread cookies instead.  So good and definitely kid friendly.

Do I Have to Use Rum in the Recipe?

Honestly, no, you do not.  It definitely adds an extra depth of flavor that you will enjoy, but if you don't cook with alcohol, then you may want to make these without the rum or liquor.  That's perfectly okay and you will still end up with a stunning cupcake packed with flavor.

Can I Use Store Bought Icing?

This question comes up a lot in my cupcake recipes.  Under tight deadlines, I can understand the desire to use an already prepared icing from your local grocery store.  It works fine in a pinch but certainly isn't ideal.

If you are using a prepared icing, you can simply crush a bit of mint and mix into it, or add a drop of mint extract.  Just go careful on the extract as it packs a powerful punch in a small amount.