Refreshing Margarita Cupcakes Recipe With Creamy Lime Frosting (9 Ingredients) Cakes/Cupcakes Desserts Fruit

You had me at margaritas. This fun margarita cupcake recipe with creamy lime frosting is what we need in our lives right now. Especially with the weather so hot and July 4th coming up.

The easy margarita cupcakes start with a box of lemon cake mix. Add water, vegetable oil, tequila (of course!), orange zest, lime zest, eggs and lime gelatin, and you've created a batter that's loaded with great flavors. While the cupcakes bake, make the lime frosting by beating together butter, powdered sugar, lime juice, lime zest and a dash of salt. Frost the cooled cupcakes and you're done.

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: 18 to 22 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 15 ounces (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
• 3 ounces (1 small box) lime gelatin

Creamy Lime Frosting

• 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
• green food coloring (optional)

Garnish

• lime slices
• lime zest

Here's how to make it:

1. To make the cupcakes, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. (You don't have to add tequila to this cupcake recipe. Just use water instead. Use a citrus juicer and microplane to juice and zest the fruit.)
2. Line 24 muffin cups with baking liners. Divide the batter evenly between the cups.
3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool.
4. 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.
5. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the icing. Garnish with a slice of lime and some lime zest. (Like salt on the rim? Sprinkle with some flaky sea salt.) Store the cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

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