Margarita Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Margarita Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 cup Sugar; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter; 2 whole Eggs; 1/4 cups Lime Juice; 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest; 1 cup Plus 1 Tablespoon Tequila, Divided; 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cups Whole Milk; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1 cup Unsalted Butter; 1/4 cups Lime Juice; 3 Tablespoons Lime Zest; 4 Tablespoons Tequila; 3 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter
2 whole Eggs
1/4 cups Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
1 cup Plus 1 Tablespoon Tequila, Divided
1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 cups Whole Milk
FOR THE FROSTING:
1 cup Unsalted Butter
1/4 cups Lime Juice
3 Tablespoons Lime Zest
4 Tablespoons Tequila
3 cups Powdered Sugar
2 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream

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For the cupcakes:
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F and line cupcake pan with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt until combined.
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In another large bowl, beat sugar, butter, and eggs until combined. Add lime juice, lime zest, 1 tablespoon tequila, and vanilla. Alternate between adding milk flour mixture until everything is just combined.
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Fill each cupcake liner 3/4 full. Bake for 21-23 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool several minutes.
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Once cooled, poke holes into the cupcake and brush remaining tequila over the top using a BBQ sauce brush, or you can dip the top of the cupcake into a bowl of tequila. Cool completely.
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For the tequila lime frosting:
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In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Stir in lime juice, lime zest, and tequila. Add powdered sugar a little at a time. Add heavy cream as needed to reach desired consistency.
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Pipe with a star tip or spread frosting onto cupcakes. Top with a lime slice and a paper straw if desired.

1376

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour, 2 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/4 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Margarita Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Margarita Cupcakes

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