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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Yes, you can see the *salt* rim. Great idea and a great looking cupcake. I’m sure your tequila loving neighbour is now a confirmed margarita cupcake lover.
Can you show us how you piped the mile-high frosting? I’d love to do a presentation like this in chocolate for my chocoholic friend’s birthday. Thanks!
These are PERFECT for the Cinco de Mayo party we’re planning!!!
I will take one dozen, strait up!!! Love them! (I think I WILL use actual salt for my husbands, though, lol!)
These look so bright and fresh. Beautifully decorated! Would you be kind enough to share what tip you used to decorate these cupcakes? Thanks
Yes! I used a 2D tip from Wilton. Be blessed!
I’d love to throw back a few of these tequilla-infused cupcakes with a few margaritas. What a nice neighbor you are to make such a tasty, gorgeous and thoughtful surprise treat! Beautiful and zesty!
I love these! Very sweet of you to bring these to your neighbor Amanda!
Great idea to use sugar as ‘salt’! These look great – thanks for sharing!
Now are you the bestest neighbor or what??!! I bet everyone is gonna say they have a birthday coming up!
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo! Love it!