Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of these Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes, a delightful treat with a zesty lime frosting. Perfect for parties or a sweet weekend indulgence!
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
- ¼ cup milk
- ⅓ cup finely diced fresh mango
- ⅓ cup finely diced fresh strawberries
Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tequila (optional)
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- pinch of salt
Garnish (optional):
- Lime wedges
- Coarse sugar
- Strawberry or mango slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare batter: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, lime juice, tequila (if using), and milk. Gradually add dry ingredients, then fold in diced mango and strawberries.
- Bake: Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in lime juice, tequila, lime zest, and salt. Frost cupcakes and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Tequila is optional in both the batter and frosting—replace with extra lime juice or milk for a non-alcoholic version.
- For extra flavor, brush warm cupcakes with a light tequila-lime syrup before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
