Margarita Cupcakes
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Margarita Cupcakes
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These margarita cupcakes are great for a party! Topped with lime cream cheese frosting, they can be made with tequila or alcohol-free.
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Ingredients
Margarita Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon tequila
Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar
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Instructions
Margarita Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners (these are my favorite) and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the butter. Beat the butter on high using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until smooth.
- Add the sugar and beat for 2 more minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the butter and sugar have fully combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, lime zest, lime juice, and tequila. Beat for 30 seconds until combined.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add in the dry ingredients. Mix together until just combined.
- Evenly pour or spoon the batter into the liners so that they're 2/3 full. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
- Once cooled, frost (I used a Wilton #12 round tip) and decorate with lime slices, lime zest, and white sugar sprinkles.
Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large bowl, add the butter and cream cheese. Beat on high using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, lime zest, lime juice, and salt. Beat for 30 seconds to combine.
- Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until the frosting is smooth and thick.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Tequila: You can use any type of tequila that you prefer. I used an añejo variety, but blanco or reposado also work.
- Alcohol-Free: You can also make this recipe without any alcohol if you prefer! Simply use 1 tablespoon of milk instead of the tequila.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cupcake with frosting
Calories
438kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
181mg
(8%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
575IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cupcake with frosting | |
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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