Cosmo Cupcakes

Cosmopolitan cupcakes are a fun twist on the classic cosmopolitan cocktail, combining the flavors of cranberry, lime, and vodka in a delicious dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 21.

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Cosmo Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 Egg
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Vodka
• 2 tablespoon Cranberry juice
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 drop Pink food coloring
• For the frosting:
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Vodka
• 1 tablespoon Cranberry juice
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 2 drop Pink food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange zest, and pink food coloring, and continue beating until light and fluffy.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the prepared frosting.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.