Strawberry Daiquiri Cupcakes (Semi-Homemade)

• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons light rum
• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box strawberry cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 3 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) container strawberry Cool Whip (or your favorite frosting)
• 6 fresh strawberries, with caps quartered (optional)
• lime zest, for garnishment (optional)

1. In a 2 cup glass measuring cup, combine lime peel and juice with rum; add water to bring liquid up to 1 1/4 cups.
2. Beat cake mix, lime/rum/water mixture, apple sauce and eggs in large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups.
4. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full.
5. Bake in 350 degree oven 15-17 minutes (until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean).
6. Remove cupcakes from pans immediately, place on wire racks and cool completely.
7. Pipe/spread cool whip or frosting on top of cupcakes.
8. Garnish each with a quarter of a strawberry and a little grated lime peel.

lime zest, lime juice, light rum, strawberry cake, water, applesauce, eggs, fresh strawberries, lime zest

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-daiquiri-cupcakes-semi-homemade-307378 (may not work)