One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila Cupcakes

M A R G A R I T A   C U P C A K E S

The perfect dessert for a Mexican Fiesta.

1.. 2.. 3.. Tequila & Lime Cupcakes

It's true that we shouldn't need a reason to spend time with friends and eat a ridiculous amount of delicious food, but on Saturday night we gathered to do exactly that AND it coincided with the Mexican holiday 'Cinco de Mayo' - A celebration of Mexican heritage and pride observed on May 5. 

My cupcakes were merely the supporting cast compared to the award-winning fiesta KB and Miss Pip whipped up - delicious nachos, salsa and burritos - We barely had room left for dessert.. 

Ingredients:

1½ cups all-purpose flour

1½ teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs, at room temperature

Zest and juice of 1½ limes

2 tablespoons tequila

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup buttermilk

Plus an extra 1 to 2 tablespoons tequila

Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

2¾ cups powdered sugar

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoons tequila

Pinch of coarse salt

Method

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

Beat the butter and sugar together until pale, light, and fluffy (about 5 minutes).

Add the eggs one at at time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract and tequila. 
Mix until combined.

Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk; alternately until combined.

Divide the batter between the muffin cups. 
Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until just slightly golden.

Cool cupcakes for 5 to 10 minutes. 
Brush the tops of the cupcakes with the 1 to 2 tablespoons of tequila. 
Set the cupcakes aside to cool completely before frosting them.

Frosting :

Using an electric mixer whip the butter for 5 minutes. 

Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing and scraping the sides of the bowl until all is incorporated.

Add the lime juice, tequila and salt mix until incorporated and fluffy. 

Tequila & Lime Cupcakes

Bottoms up!!



xx

[Original Recipe from Here]