lemon tequila cupcakes
This a recipe that I made up for Super Bowl 2016. It was a huge success with the "Grown Folk". Since then I have made these cupcake for two birthday parties, a wedding and a retirement party. i think this one has quickly become a favorite.
prep time
2 Hr
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
24 - 36
Ingredients
- 1 box krusteaz lemon pound cake mix
- 1 bottle fresh lemon juice (large)
- 1 jar lemon butter cream frosting
- 1 cup tequila
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- cup confectioners' sugar
- LEMON CURD INGREDIENTS (FILLING)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon peel
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
How To Make lemon tequila cupcakes
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Step 1Prepare the cake mix according to the instructions for cupcakes on the box. Substitute 1/2 the water with tequila. Bake and set aside to cool.
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Step 2LEMON CURD: In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon peel. Cook over simmering water for 15 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 1-2/3 cups. ***It's best to make this 8 to 24 hours ahead***
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Step 3Take the lemon butter cream frosting, confectioners sugar, cream cheese, 1 tbsp. of lemon juice1 ounce of tequila and blend together. ( add more sugar if a thicker consistency is wanted. Place in piping bag and chill.
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Step 4Place holes in each cupcake and fill with lemon curd. top cupcakes with buttercream frosting and decorate as you please. Yields 24 to 36 cupcakes (depending on size)
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