These boozy, semi-scratch cupcakes are loaded with citrus flavor, thanks to a generous pour of White Claw Natural Lime Hard Seltzer. We upped the ante by adding a spiked lemon curd filling, and topped each cupcake with a dollop of vanilla frosting for a grown-up treat.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 55 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 24 cupcakes |
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- One 15.25-ounce box super moist vanilla cake mix
- One 12-ounce can White Claw Natural Lime Hard Seltzer
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup lemon curd
- One 16-ounce can vanilla frosting
- 8 lime-flavored jelly fruit slices, each cut into thirds (24 pieces total), for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Beat the cake mix, 1 1/3 cups of the hard seltzer and the eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and combined, about 2 minutes. Divide evenly among the prepared muffin tins (each cup should be about three-quarters full). Bake until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Turn cupcakes out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- Meanwhile, stir 2 tablespoons of the remaining lime seltzer with the lemon curd in a small bowl until combined. Set aside until ready to assemble.
- Scoop out a 1/2-inch-wide and 1/2-inch-deep hole from the center of each cupcake top using a small measuring spoon. Fill each hole with the spiked lemon curd (about 1 1/2 teaspoons per cupcake).
- Beat the vanilla frosting in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large round pastry tip. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes to cover the curd, leaving the edge exposed. Top each with a lime candy wedge.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 24 servings |
| Calories | 200 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 31 mg |
| Sodium | 160 mg |
Reviews
These are really airy and good!
I used cream cheese frosting instead… they were yummy!
I used cream cheese frosting instead… they were yummy!
so good