Description
These Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of fruity flavors and tequila-infused sweetness. The moist cupcakes bursting with fresh strawberries and mango are topped with a zesty lime and tequila frosting, making them a perfect treat for any celebration or gathering.
Ingredients
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Cupcake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup diced fresh mango
- zest of 1 lime
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- 1/4 cup diced strawberries and mango (for garnish)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in sour cream, lime juice, tequila, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in diced strawberries, mango, and lime zest.
- Bake the cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Make the frosting: For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, lime juice, tequila, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with diced strawberries and mango.
Notes
- Use fresh fruit for the best flavor.
- Adjust tequila amount based on preference or omit for a kid-friendly version.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 34 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
