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Fiesta Margarita Cupcakes: 1 Amazing Treat

Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Lime Frosting (Fiesta in a Bite)
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Celebrate with these fun Margarita Cupcakes topped with a zesty Tequila Lime Frosting. They’re a fiesta in every bite, perfect for parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • For the Tequila Lime Frosting:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: Green food coloring, salt for rimming

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, lime juice, and tequila.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  11. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, alternating with the lime juice and tequila, until smooth and well combined.
  12. Stir in the lime zest and a pinch of salt. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
  13. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them using a piping bag or a spatula.
  14. For an extra festive touch, you can lightly dip the tops of the frosted cupcakes in coarse salt, like a margarita glass rim.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best cupcake texture.
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice will give the best flavor.
  • If you prefer not to use alcohol, you can substitute the tequila with an equal amount of extra lime juice or a non-alcoholic tequila substitute.
  • Adjust the amount of confectioners’ sugar to reach your desired frosting consistency.

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