Margarita Cupcakes
Indulge in the zesty, boozy flavors of Margarita Cupcakes, a delightful dessert inspired by the classic cocktail! These moist, tender cupcakes boast a vibrant blend of fresh lime juice, lime zest, tequila, and orange liqueur for a sweet-tart flavor profile that’s unmistakably margarita. Topped with a creamy tequila-lime buttercream frosting, they’re the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Garnish with lime zest and a sprinkle of coarse sugar or sea salt for an authentic margarita flair. Ready in under 40 minutes, these crowd-pleasing cupcakes are perfect for summer parties, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a festive treat with a kick.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons lime zest
- 0.25 cups fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1 tablespoons orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoons tequila (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoons lime zest (for decoration)
- 1 teaspoons coarse sugar or sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lime zest.
Combine the fresh lime juice, milk, tequila, and orange liqueur in a small bowl or measuring cup.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the lime juice mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add the lime juice and tequila to the frosting and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar if necessary.
Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or a knife. Garnish with lime zest and a sprinkle of coarse sugar or sea salt for a margarita-inspired touch, if desired.
Serve and enjoy your Margarita Cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.3 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.9 g | 780% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1023 mg | 341% | |
| Sodium | 1470 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 725.1 g | 264% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 567.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 619 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
