Mojito Cake

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

Slices of tender white cake feature pretty flecks of fresh mint. The rum glaze and whipped cream garnish are great! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

Cake

box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix

cup unflavored carbonated water

1/3

cup vegetable oil

1/4

cup rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 1/4 cup water

tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

teaspoons grated lime peel

egg whites

Glaze

1/2

cup butter or margarine

1/4

cup water

cup granulated sugar

1/2

cup rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract plus 1/2 cup water

Garnish

cup whipping cream

tablespoons powdered sugar

fresh mint leaves, if desired

Shredded lime peel, if desired

Directions

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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.

Expert Tips

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.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 350
Calories from Fat: 150

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 17g; 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 42% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 35mg; 11%
Sodium: 270mg; 11%
Potassium: 50mg; 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 41g; 14%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 28g
Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 6%; 6%
Iron: 2%; 2%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;