Mojito Cake

Mojito Cake
140 min.
15
340kcal

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Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic dessert with our Mojito Cake! This refreshing cake captures the vibrant flavors of a traditional mojito cocktail, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Imagine a light and fluffy cake infused with the zesty notes of lime and the aromatic essence of fresh mint, all topped off with a luscious whipped cream frosting. Each bite transports you to a tropical paradise, where the sweet and tangy flavors dance on your palate.

Whether you're hosting a summer gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, this Mojito Cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. With a preparation time of just 140 minutes, you can easily whip up this show-stopping dessert that serves 15 people. The combination of carbonated water and rum gives the cake a unique texture and flavor profile, while the glaze adds a glossy finish that elevates its presentation.

Perfectly balanced in sweetness and acidity, this cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Garnished with fresh mint leaves and shredded lime peel, it’s a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a cake that’s as refreshing as a cool mojito on a hot summer day!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • cup seltzer water unflavored
  •  egg whites 
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • 15  mint leaves fresh
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • teaspoons lime zest grated
  • 15 servings lime zest shredded
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup rum extract 
  • 0.5 cup rum extract 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • cup whipping cream 
  • box cake mix white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Pour batter into pan.
  4. Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix glaze ingredients.
  6. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium; continue to boil 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until glaze has thickened slightly.
  7. Poke warm cake every inch with fork tines.
  8. Pour glaze slowly over cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  9. In small bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar on high speed until soft peaks form.
  10. Garnish each serving with whipped cream, mint leaf and shredded lime peel. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories340kcal
Protein3.09%
Fat46.81%
Carbs50.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.94
Glycemic Load
9.34
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.7126086898472%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.62mg
Hesperetin
0.75mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:339.77kcal
16.99%
Fat:18.01g
27.71%
Saturated Fat:6.33g
39.56%
Carbohydrates:43.37g
14.46%
Net Carbohydrates:42.8g
15.56%
Sugar:29.38g
32.65%
Cholesterol:17.93mg
5.98%
Sodium:328.76mg
14.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.68g
5.35%
Phosphorus:129.68mg
12.97%
Vitamin A:589.49IU
11.79%
Vitamin K:10.35µg
9.86%
Calcium:94.97mg
9.5%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.36%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.2%
Folate:27.46µg
6.86%
Selenium:4.73µg
6.76%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.4%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.79%
Iron:0.81mg
4.51%
Vitamin B3:0.88mg
4.39%
Fiber:0.57g
2.3%
Copper:0.04mg
2.05%
Magnesium:7.66mg
1.92%
Potassium:62.68mg
1.79%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.69%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.69%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.6%
Vitamin C:1.11mg
1.35%