Margarita Cupcakes Recipe With Lime Frosting: A Refreshing Boozy Dessert for the Big Game by 30Seconds Food
You had us at margaritas. This fun margarita cupcake recipe with creamy lime frosting is what we need in our lives right now.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, or just need to indulge your sweet tooth, how could you not smile while eating one of these delicious desserts? Cheers!
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: Makes about 24 cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup tequila (you could substitute water)
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 eggs
- 1 box (3 ounces) lime gelatin
Lime Frosting
- 2 sticks butter
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
- dash of salt
- green food coloring (optional)
Garnish
- lime slices
- lime zest
Here's how to make it:
- To make the cupcakes, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
- Line 24 muffin cups with baking liners. Divide the batter evenly between the cups.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool.
- To make the frosting, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. You can add more powdered sugar, if needed, to reach desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the icing. Garnish with a slice of lime and some lime zest.
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