Margarita Cupcake

Margarita Cupcakes are inspired by the classic Margarita cocktail, combining the flavors of lime and tequila in a delicious dessert form.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Margarita Cupcake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 tablespoon Lime zest
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Tequila
• 1.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Tequila (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the lime zest, lime juice, and tequila.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lime juice, and tequila.
9. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 24g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.