Description
Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Lime Frosting are a vibrant, delightful twist on the classic cocktail. These moist, fluffy cupcakes burst with zesty lime flavor and a hint of tequila, making them the perfect treat for any celebration. Topped with a creamy tequila lime frosting, they are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- ¼ cup tequila
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp tequila
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in lime juice, zest, and tequila.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg