Margarita Cupcakes are slightly tangy and a lot sweet and the perfect way to complement any festive celebrations! There is no need to decide if you want a lemon or lime margarita because these Margarita Cupcakes have both flavors! A lemon cupcake is topped with lime buttercream and garnished with the peels of a lemon and a lime. If you love cupcakes that are bursting with flavor, try my Cherry Limeade Cupcakes!
Margarita Cupcakes Recipe
I don’t know if you can see it… but I actually rolled the edge of the cupcake is sparkling sugar to mimic salt. I don’t want to name names, but a certain man I live with may or may not have been fooled into thinking it was actually salt.
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup tequila
If you notice the list of ingredients, you might realize it is not exactly like the recipe on the box. I used the dry mix and finished making the batter my way, not forgetting the tequila, of course!
How to Make Margarita Cupcakes
First, fill the cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full of the lemon cake batter. Bake the cupcakes for 18 minutes at 350°F. While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the lime buttercream. Let the cupcakes cool on a wire rack before you pipe on the buttercream. Finally, don’t forget to add the salt. Like I said, not everyone will be fooled (or pleased) if you just add the sanding sugar! Garnish with the peels of a lemon and a lime to really make an impression.
Lime Buttercream
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 -5 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or half and half
Instructions
- In a mixer, blend butter, lime zest (make sure it is a very fine grate if you are piping out the frosting), vanilla, and salt until fully combined. Add in the confectioners' sugar one cup at a time, alternating with lime juice. If you need more liquid, add the milk or half and half to reach your desired consistency.
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Oh my goodness, they turned out beautifully! Love the sparkled sugar edging.
Thanks you!! Are you blogging yours soon? I bet your recipe is amazing!
I think I’ll post in a couple weeks. I’m stocking up posts in preparation for my sisters wedding and our move this summer. We’ll see how long my productivity lasts. Love your recipe! After eating ours last night, I think it needs more lime. I’m taking notes from you!
Yummy! 🙂 That way I can have a margarita while pregnant! ;-D
Ha! I like the way you think!
No kidding! Smart smart woman!
oh Amanda I LOVE these!…..and the sugar “salt” rim is GREAT! haha
Thanks girl!
Sign me up! Love these cupcakes!
Thank you Maria!
to coin a phrase- “you are a sweet genius!” love this idea!
lol oh dear, that is funny! Thanks girl. 🙂
you’re welcome! 🙂
Lime? Lime!! I want to taste these!!!!
I wish I could bring you one! 🙂
That ‘salt’ rim idea is just inspired! Love the flavour combination and the mix of sweet and salty.
Thanks Kathryn!!
Oooh I love these, Amanda! The little sugared “salt” rim is too cute! I looove Margarita Cupcakes & I’ll have to try them with lemon cupcake base like you… I bet they taste fantastic! 🙂
Thanks Nicole!
Woahhh – these sound (and look!) fantastic! The sugared ‘rim’ is so fun and I looove the whole margarita theme (of course!) Thanks for sharing these – I will DEFINITELY be making these someday soon
Be sure to let me know what you think! Happy day to you girl!
I’m liking this a lot! I’m sure it would go over well at a dinner party 🙂
lol great idea! 🙂