Calling all adults that love their margaritas! Treat yourself to these tart & sweet Tequila Lime Cupcakes topped with a rich & creamy margarita frosting. It's like taking a bite out of your favorite margarita!
2Tablespoonstequila + additional 1-2 Tablespoons to coat top(topping is optional)
Garnish: Coarse green colored sugar or lime zestcolored straws, lime wedges, coarse salt
Frosting
1cupbutter,softened
5cupspowdered sugar
¼cuplime juice
3Tablespoonstequila
3TablespoonsCointreau or Triple Sec
Pinchcoarse salt
Instructions
Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin(s) with paper cupcake liners.
Mix cake mix according to directions, reducing liquid by 2 Tablespoons.
Stir in lime juice, zest and tequila.
Divide the batter evenly between muffin cups.
Bake for 12-17 minutes. Cupcakes are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (May need to be adjusted according to cake mix you use. Check box for cupcake baking times.)
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on wire rack.
Remove cupcakes from pan and allow to cool completely on wire rack.
Frosting
Place softened butter in bowl of electric mixer and beat on medium-high speed for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Lower speed and add sugar, whipping until well combined.
Add remaining ingredients and beat until well mixed.
If frosting is too runny, add a little more confectioner's sugar until desired consistency is reached.
Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with a sprinkle of colored sugar or lime zest, a lime wedge and a pretty colored straw which has been cut in thirds. An additional sprinkle of coarse salt can also be added.