Rum and Cola Cupcakes

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From Betty Crocker Kitchens and blogger Jessica Walker from Lil’ Miss Bossy

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  • 24

Ingredients

  • Cupcakes
  • 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup cola carbonated beverage
  • Frosting
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.

In large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.

Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

In medium bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium-low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium; gradually beat in rum and vanilla until fluffy. Pipe or spread frosting on cupcakes.

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
You can certainly use water or milk for any part of the rum in the frosting if you want less rum flavor.
For a quick and easy shortcut, use 1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting, and stir in desired amount of rum.

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