Cosmopolitan Cupcakes

By SewingDragonfly

From the Betty Crocker Kitchens - Blogger Angie McGowan of Eclectic Recipes turns her favorite cocktail into a sweet cupcake treat with this Cosmopolitan Cupcake recipe. These fun nonalcoholic Cosmopolitan cupcakes will be the hit of your next girl's night.

Ingredients

• Cake
• 1 box Betty Crocker® Super Moist® Vanilla Cake Mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 cup Cosmopolitan Drink Mix (without alcohol)
• Frosting
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 stick, or 1/2 cup butter
• 1 lb. (about 4 cups) powdered sugar
• 2 - 3 tablespoons Cosmopolitan Drink Mix (without alcohol)
• a few drops of red food coloring

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

Cake
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine Betty Crocker Super Moist® Vanilla Cake Mix, 1/2 cup oil and 1 cup Cosmopolitan Drink Mix in stand mixer or large mixing bowl. Add eggs. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer and beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Then turn mixer to medium speed for 1 minute.

Fill each cupcake liner in cupcake pan 2/3 full. Bake cupcakes at 350° for 21 - 26 minutes. Check cupcakes for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of one. Toothpick should be clean when pulled out if cupcakes are done.
Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Frosting
Combine butter and shortening in in stand mixer or large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream butter and shortening on high speed for 3 minutes or until light in color.

Add powdered sugar to mixing bowl. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds. Then turn to medium speed for 1 minute, or until sugar is incorporated.
Add 2 - 3 tablespoons Cosmopolitan Drink Mix to frosting. Mix on high until light and fluffy. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix on high again until the desired color is achieved.

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
If frosting is too thick, add a little more Cosmopolitan Drink Mix to thin it out.
For perfectly frosted cupcakes, like the ones shown in the picture, use a 1mm open star tip and a pastry bag.