Ingredients
1 box chocolate cake mix
2 12-oz. can Coca-Cola, divided
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
4 c. powdered sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
1 c. white rum, divided
Juice of ½ lime
Preparation
Step 1Make cake: Preheat oven to 350° and line two muffin tins with 20 liners. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and one can of Coca-Cola and mix until smooth.Step 2Divide batter between prepared cupcake liners. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 20 minutes.Step 3Meanwhile, make buttercream: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and salt and beat until combined, then add 1/4 cup rum, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated. Transfer buttercream to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag.Step 4In a medium measuring cup, combine remaining can of coke, remaining 3/4 cup rum, and lime juice. Use mixture to fill 20 shot cups halfway. (You may have a little left for refills!)Step 5 Pipe buttercream in a circle around the edge of each cupcake, then place filled shot cups in the center. Play ball!
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