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margarita cupcakes

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on May 3, 2022

With a light and fluffy Tequila Lime buttercream, these little guys are a great way to enjoy this popular drink in dessert form.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 22 Min
method Bake
yield 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • DOUGH
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 2 large free-range eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon tequila
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • TEQUILA LIME BUTTERCREAM
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 1 tablespoon cointreau
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pure lime extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon green sanding sugar, or as needed

How To Make margarita cupcakes

  • Step 1
    DOUGH:
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; whisk and set aside.
  • Step 4
    In the bowl of a stand mixer, add sugar, butter and lime zest. Cream the ingredients for 3 minutes on medium speed using the paddle attachment.
  • Step 5
    Add one egg at a time, mixing well between each addition.
  • Step 6
    Add ½ dry ingredients, ½ milk and ½ lime juice; process on low speed before increasing to medium speed. Repeat with the remaining flour, milk and lime juice, cleaning the sides of the bowl.
  • Step 7
    Add vanilla extract and process until just blended.
  • Step 8
    Fill the prepared liners to 2/3rds full and gently tap the pan to dislodge any trapped air bubbles.
  • Step 9
    Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 24 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean with just a few crumbs.
  • Step 10
    While baking, combine Tequila and agave nectar; stir well and set aside
  • Step 11
    When done, remove the cupcakes from the heat and brush on with tequila-agave simple syrup. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • Step 12
    TEQUILA LIME BUTTERCREAM:
  • Step 13
    In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter on medium-high speed for 2 minutes using the paddle attachment.
  • Step 14
    Add confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed at first and increase to high before adding the next cup.
  • Step 15
    Add Tequila, Cointreau, vanilla extract, lime extract, and salt. Process the mixture on low speed, until nicely combined; taste and adjust if necessary.
  • Step 16
    Frost the cooled cupcakes using a 1M tip, 1B or 2D and garnish with lime slices, lime zest or sanding sugar.
  • Step 17
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/Sm3QkchFOdQ
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