Description
Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Lime Frosting are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining zesty lime and tequila into moist, fluffy cupcakes. Perfect for any celebration or simply as a fun treat, each bite is an invitation to enjoy a fiesta of flavors. With refreshing citrus notes balanced by creamy frosting, these cupcakes will be the highlight of your dessert table. Easy to prepare and customizable, they promise to elevate your baking game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup tequila
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp tequila (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lime zest, lime juice, and tequila.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, lime juice, and tequila until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg