Easy Tequila Lime Cupcakes: Irresistibly Tangy with Margarita Frosting
Delight in these easy tequila lime cupcakes topped with a zesty margarita frosting that brings a taste of the fiesta to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the tequila, lime juice, and lime zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding a splash of triple sec to the frosting.
- These cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg