Peach Mojito Cupcakes + Free Printable Liners
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- Zest of 1 lime
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- 2-3 large peaches diced
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons peach juice
- Peach food coloring optional
- Mint and peach slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a cupcake tin with wrappers.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar on medium for 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs, beating between each addition. Add lime zest and mint extract.
- Add dry ingredients, a little at a time, alternating with the buttermilk until thoroughly combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill liners with batter and drop in diced peaches.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat butter until fluffy in a mixing bowl on medium.
- Add sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly.
- Add juices and coloring. Beat on medium for 2-3 minutes or until fluffy
- Frost cupcakes and garnish with mint sprigs and peach slices!