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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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A creamy frosting infused with gin is the crowning touch on luscious, lime-flavored cakes. The recipe comes from our own Test Kitchen. Ingredients:
3 eggs, separated |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup tonic water |
1/4 cup canola oil |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
2 teaspoons grated lime peel |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
frosting: |
2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese |
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/3 cup gin |
6 to 8 drops green food coloring |
lime slices |
Directions:
1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil, lime juice, peel and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended.
2. Add cream of tarter to egg whites; beat with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
3. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 325° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat the cheese, cream, confectioners' sugar, gin and food coloring until stiff peaks form. Pipe over cupcakes. Garnish with lime slices. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 16 cupcakes.
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