Margarita Cupcakes | Tequila Lime Cupcake Recipe
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 368kcal
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 37g
Ingredients
For The Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Tequila optional
- 1 tbsp Lime Zest
- 1 tbsp Orange Liqeur
For The Frosting
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Lime Zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
Instructions
Make The Cupcakes
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Cupcake Pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin or spray with non-stick spray.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and lime zest.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar. In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the Wet Ingredients. Add the eggs, lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two parts, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Cupcakes. Divide the batter evenly, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before cooling on a wire rack.
Make The Frosting
- Prepare the Butter. Beat the softened butter on medium speed using an electric mixer for about 2-3 minutes until it's smooth.
- Add the Lime Zest and Juice. Add the lime zest and fresh lime juice to the butter and continue mixing until well combined.
- Add the Powdered Sugar. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed. Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, turn the mixer speed to medium and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Adjust Consistency. If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. If it’s too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until it thickens up.
- Add Vanilla and Salt. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Beat Until Fluffy. Beat the frosting on high speed for an additional 2-3 minutes until it’s light and fluffy.
- Garnish and Serve. Garnish with a lime wedge or a sprinkle of lime zest.