Margarita Cupcakes | Tequila Lime Frosting
Get a feel for your next vacation with these Margarita Cupcakes topped with a creamy Tequila Lime frosting. You are going to love this boozy twist on a classic treat!
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Margarita Cupcakes | Tequila Lime Frosting
Get a feel for your next vacation with these Margarita Cupcakes topped with a creamy Tequila Lime frosting. You are going to love this boozy twist on a classic treat!
Equipment
Ingredients
LIME MUFFINS
- 6.70 oz (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp (8 g) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) sea salt
- 4 oz (115 g) butter (Softened | At Room Temperature)
- 7.05 oz (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs (Large | At Room Temperature)
- 2 lime zest (From 2 Limes)
- 1.76 oz (50 g) lime juice (From 2 Limes)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Tequila (I used Don Julio)
- 4.23 oz (120 g) Buttermilk (Original Recipe calls for Milk | At Room Temperature)
- 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla bean paste
TEQUILA LIME FROSTING
- 8 oz (225 g) butter (Softened | At Room Temperature)
- 12.17 oz (345 g) powdered sugar
- 1 lime zest (From 1 Lime)
- 0.88 oz (60 g) lime juice (From 1 Lime)
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) Tequila (I used Don Julio)
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) heavy cream
- 1 Lime (Sliced | For Decoration)
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt (For Decoration)
Instructions
- Place your Muffin Tray on the top of your medium perforated baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
LIME MUFFINS PREPARATION
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour together with the baking powder and sea salt. Set aside.6.70 oz all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt
- In another mixing bowl, beat the softened butter together with the granulated sugar and eggs, until combined. Then, add the flour mixture, the buttermilk, lime zest, lime juice, Tequila and vanilla bean paste. Fold until just combined.4 oz butter, 7.05 oz granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 2 lime zest, 1.76 oz lime juice, 1 tbsp Tequila, 4.23 oz Buttermilk, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- Scoop your batter into your Muffin Tray by filling the wells 2/3 full.
BAKE!
- Bake for 18 minutes at 350F/180C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your Muffins from 15 minutes). It is ready when the toothpick inserted comes out almost clean.
- Once your Lime Muffins are out of the oven, let them cool down completely in the mold while preparing the Tequila lime Frosting.
TEQUILA LIME FROSTING PREPARATION
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter together with the powdered sugar, lime zest, lime juice, Tequila, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a pipping bag and keep refrigerated until your assemble your cupcakes.8 oz butter, 12.17 oz powdered sugar, 1 lime zest, 0.88 oz lime juice, 2 Tbsp Tequila, 2 Tbsp heavy cream
ASSEMBLY
- When ready, pipe the Tequila lime Frosting on top of your Lime Muffins. Add a quarter slice of lime, coarse sea salt if desired and a paper straw or umbrella. Then place your Margarita cupcakes on a serving tray to enjoy. Bon Appétit!1 Lime, 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- N.B. These cupcakes are best stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Margarita Cupcakes | Tequila Lime Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 92mg31%
Sodium 518mg23%
Potassium 81mg2%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 46g51%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 816IU16%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 74mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Credit: Krystle from the blog Baking Beauty ; Recipe: “Margarita cupcakes”
que sa a l air bon , bravooo a toi , bizzzzzzz
Ohh oui, ils ont un vrai petit air de vacances! Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Magnifique! La crème a l’air bien onctueuse, ça donne envie de croquer dedans! Bonne semaine, bisous!
Elle est vraiment extra cette crème au citron vert et à la tequila ; c’est vrai qu’aux US ils savent bien faire ce genre de glaçage. Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Tes cupcake sont très originaux et tellement jolis, bravo !
C’est vraiment la recette de l’été, un gros coup de coeur pour ces cupcakes, des bisous! ~Nessa