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Strawberry Lime Tequila Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Add some flavor to your desserts with this delicious strawberry lime tequila buttercream. Sweet and zingy and so easy to make from scratch.
Prep Time
6 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 48 tablespoons
Calories: 123 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 7 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ cups unsalted butter room temperature (3 sticks)
- 50 milliliters Tequila Rose strawberry cream liqueur
- 4 teaspoons lime zest from 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add all of the ingredients except for the lime juice. Begin mixing the ingredients on the lowest speed until the powdered sugar is at least halfway incorporated. If you increase your speed right away, the powdered sugar will fly out of the bowl. Once the powdered sugar is halfway incorporated, increase speed to medium and mix for 1 minute before increasing to high. Let mix on high for at least 3 minutes.
- Once your buttercream has come together and is smooth, determine if the consistency is to your liking. If it is too thick, you may add lime juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, whipping well in between. The longer you whip your frosting, the more air will be incorporated and the fluffier it will be. Once you have achieved a good consistency, let it whip for 2 more minutes. Spread onto cupcakes or cake and serve! We love using this buttercream on our Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes!
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Notes
- Storage: Store buttercream in an airtight container or Ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Make sure that your butter is at room temperature before making this frosting. It will result in a smoother finish and will be easier to combine.
- Start your mixer on low speed. If you start it on high it will cause the powdered sugar to cover your kitchen!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
50mg
(2%)
Potassium
3mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
178IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.