Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Lime Frosting
These salted margarita cupcakes with tequila combine the best of two very amazing worlds- booze and baking! They make for a refreshing treat on hot days for all to enjoy.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For The Cupcakes
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- heaping 1/4 tsp salt
- zest of two fresh limes
- 1/4 cup quality Margarita mix
For The Tequila Lime Buttercream
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp Tequila
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- green food coloring, optional
Instructions
To Make The Cupcakes
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter until nice & smooth. Whip in the sugar, creaming until evenly combined and smooth. Beat in a single egg at a time, until the mixture's smooth and completely incorporated.1/2 cup salted butter, softened, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 3 eggs room temperature
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix slowly and carefully, just until evenly combined. Stir in the margarita mix and zest, just until evenly incorporated.1 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, heaping 1/4 tsp salt, zest of two fresh limes
- Add 12 cupcake liners to a cupcake pan. Fill each liner 2/3 of the way full with the batter, repeating until all are filled.
- Bake the cupcakes at 350 degrees for 18 minutes. When the cupcakes are done, remove them from heat and let them cool 5 minutes, before removing to metal cooling racks to finish cooling completely.
To Make The Tequila Lime Frosting
- In the bowl of the stand mixer, beat together the sugar, butter, and shortening until evenly incorporated and smooth. Adding a bit at a time, add the powdered sugar slowly incorporating it until the buttercream is once again smooth.1/2 cup butter, softened, 4-5 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
- Stir in the Tequila and lime juice, until incorporated. Add the food coloring, stirring just until a uniform Margarita green is reached.1/4 cup quality Margarita mix, 2 tbsp Tequila, 1 tsp fresh lime juice, green food coloring, optional
- Frost the cupcakes. Top each with a sprinkle of salt, a lime wedge, and a short straw for the full presentation.