Description
Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Lime Frosting are a delightful fusion of dessert and cocktail. These fluffy, lime-infused cupcakes are topped with a creamy tequila-lime frosting, offering a refreshing twist perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or simply indulging your sweet cravings. Each bite bursts with vibrant flavors that will transport you to a sun-soaked fiesta!
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
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup blanco tequila
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for the frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for the frosting)
- Juice of 1 lime (for the frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in lime zest, juice, and tequila.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting with a mixture of butter, powdered sugar, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg