Description
Margarita Cupcakes combine the refreshing flavors of lime and tequila into a moist, soft cupcake topped with creamy lime-infused frosting. Perfect for summer parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Zest plus juice of 3 medium limes
- Optional: 2 tablespoons tequila
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, beat until combined.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Stir in lime zest and juice; add tequila if using.
- Fill cupcake liners about 1/2 to 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Optional: Brush warm cupcakes lightly with tequila right after baking.
- Cool cupcakes in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter, then gradually adding confectioners’ sugar, tequila, vanilla, lime flavoring, and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with lime slices or zest as desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Use fresh limes for the best flavor.
- Use good quality tequila for more pronounced taste.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate in humid climates.
- Freeze leftover cupcakes wrapped tightly for up to 1 month.
- Let frosted cupcakes rest a few hours before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Margarita Cupcakes, Lime Tequila Cupcakes, Summer Cupcakes, Lime Zest Cupcakes, Party Cupcakes