Mai Tai Cupcake
Angie McGowan
Updated Jun 19, 2012
Our Mai Tai Cupcakes made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix and brushed with a rum-infused glaze are full of the tropical flavors of the islands.
Mai Tai Cupcake
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 1 hr 35 min
- Servings 24
- Ingredients 17
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 eggs
Rum Glaze
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons spiced rum
- 2 tablespoons coconut rum
Frosting
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar (4 cups)
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
- 3 to 4 teaspoons milk
Garnish
- 24 maraschino cherries with stems, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place foil or paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
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Step2In large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
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Step3Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
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Step4In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Brush glaze over cupcakes.
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Step5In large bowl, beat shortening and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until combined. Add extracts and 2 tablespoons of the milk; beat until blended. Add enough of the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, beating until frosting is light and fluffy.
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Step6Spoon frosting into decorating bag fitted with #1M star tip; pipe frosting in circular pattern on tops of cupcakes. Garnish with cherries.
Nutrition
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