Description
These Ginger Moscow Mule Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic cocktail. The ginger-infused cupcakes are moist and flavorful, topped with a zesty ginger beer and vodka frosting.
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 6 tbsp (84g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cups (155g) sugar
- 6 tbsp (86g) sour cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 egg whites, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (163g) all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp (90ml) ginger beer
- 2 tbsp (30ml) vodka
Frosting:
- 3/4 cup (168g) butter
- 3/4 cup (142g) shortening
- 6 cups (690g) powdered sugar
- 4 tsp ground ginger
- 3–4 tbsp (45-60ml) ginger beer
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare Cupcakes: In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, vanilla, and egg whites. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir in ginger beer and vodka. Bake in preheated oven.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter and shortening until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and ground ginger. Mix in ginger beer and lime zest until desired consistency is reached.
- Decorate: Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of ginger in the cupcakes and frosting to suit your taste preferences.
- For a non-alcoholic version, you can omit the vodka in the cupcakes and replace it with more ginger beer in the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg