Margarita Cupcakes
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4.7
Margarita Cupcakes
Description
The cupcakes are made by creaming softened butter with sugar, then incorporating eggs, milk, lime zest, lime juice, and tequila. Dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, and salt are added gradually. The batter is portioned into lined muffin tins and baked until a toothpick comes out clean. Cooling fully before frosting is important to prevent melting.
The lime cream cheese frosting is prepared by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth, then adding vanilla extract, lime zest and juice, salt, and confectioners' sugar. This frosting provides a rich, tangy complement to the citrus-flavored cake beneath, enhancing the margarita character without being overly boozy.
Tequila choice can vary by preference, with añejo, blanco, or reposado suggested. For a non-alcoholic version, omit tequila and increase milk by a tablespoon. The cupcakes are suited for gatherings where a cocktail-inspired dessert is desired.
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 egg
- 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
- lime zest of 1
- lime juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar
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
- Any preferred type of tequila can be used; añejo, blanco, or reposado all work well.
- To make the cupcakes non-alcoholic, omit the tequila and substitute with an equal amount of milk.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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