Margarita Cupcakes: Bright, Zesty & Kid-Friendly
Bright and fluffy margarita cupcakes made without tequila. These lime cupcakes are topped with a creamy citrus frosting, perfect for all ages.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
1½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
1½ limes, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
To Brush:
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
For the Frosting:
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2¾ cups (330 g) powdered sugar
1½ tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of coarse salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar for 5 minutes until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
5. Add lime zest, juice, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
6. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk until just combined.
7. Divide batter into liners and bake 23–25 minutes until golden.
8. Cool cupcakes for 5 minutes, then brush tops with lime juice. Let cool completely.
9. Whip frosting ingredients until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with zest.
Notes
No tequila used in this recipe.
Perfect for kids and family gatherings.
Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/margarita-cupcakes/