Mojito Cake

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 20 min
  • Servings 15

Ingredients

Cake

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract plus 1/2 cup water

Garnish

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 15 fresh mint leaves, if desired
  • Shredded lime peel, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F 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. Pour batter into pan.
  • 3
    Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix glaze ingredients. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium; continue to boil 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until glaze has thickened slightly.
  • 5
    Poke warm cake every inch with fork tines. Pour glaze slowly over cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 6
    In small bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar on high speed until soft peaks form. Garnish each serving with whipped cream, mint leaf and shredded lime peel. Store loosely covered.

  • A mojito typically refers to a cocktail made with lime juice, sugar, mint leaves and rum. We've taken those same flavors and turned them into a tasty cake.
  • In a pinch, use purchased frozen whipped topping, thawed, instead of making your own whipped cream.

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