Delicious Margarita Cupcakes topped with a refreshing Tequila Lime Frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Author:Isabella
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:12 cupcakes 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 tablespoons tequila
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for frosting)
1 tablespoon lime zest (for frosting)
2 tablespoons tequila (for frosting)
Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, buttermilk, lime juice, lime zest, and tequila until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
Add the lime juice, lime zest, tequila, and a pinch of salt. Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the tequila lime frosting.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding a sprinkle of coarse sea salt on top of the frosting for a margarita-inspired touch.
Alternatively, you can substitute the tequila with orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.