Margarita Cupcakes are full of fresh lime flavor. This lime cupcake is delicious and topped with a Tequila Lime Frosting.
Combining our love for an easy cupcake recipe and Margarita’s makes these cupcakes a crowd pleaser. You will love this for Cinco de Mayo Desserts.
It is perfect for your adult parties and very simple to make. The flavor is delicious and the icing is so rich. Lime flavor is so delicious, and we also make Key Lime Bars.
More easy recipes to try including Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes, Rose Cupcakes and Pink Velvet Cupcakes.
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What do Margarita Cupcakes taste like?
Margarita Cupcake Recipe are moist, fluffy and full of flavor. The light, tangy lime flavor really makes you think you are enjoying a Margarita on the beach. It is a great cupcake to celebrate summertime or to satisfy your Margarita craving.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- White Cake Mix
- Nonalcoholic Margarita Mix
- Water
- Vegetable Oil
- Lime Zest
- Large Egg Whites
For the Frosting
- Unsalted Butter, softened
- Tequila
- Lime Juice
- Powdered Sugar
- Lime Zest
Topping
- Limes, Sliced Small
- Lime Zest
Variations
- Add Fresh Fruit – Mix in fresh fruit to the cupcake mix.
- Make Nonalcoholic Cupcakes – You can make these nonalcoholic cupcakes by leaving out the tequila. For the zest flavoring, you can add in vanilla or orange extract or just leave it out. You can also use fewer tablespoons of tequila.
- Add Sprinkles – My kids love adding sprinkles to the cupcakes. There are so many ones to choose from. Use the color for the theme of your celebration.
- Vanilla Extract – For some added flavor you can add in vanilla extract.
- Make Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes – Use strawberry margarita mix to mix in with your cake mix. Then top the cupcakes with fresh strawberries.
How to make Margarita Cupcakes
- Step 1. Prepare Oven and Cupcake Pan – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 cupcake tins with cupcake liners.
Step 2. In a large bowl, beat together the cupcake dry ingredients as well as the other ingredients using the paddle attachment with a stand-up or handheld mixer until combined.
Step 3. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners until approximately 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
Step 4. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5. While the cupcakes cool, make the frosting. Beat the butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl until smooth. Then slowly add in the lime juice and tequila, powdered sugar, and lime zest.
Step 6. Gradually add in the sugar and beat at medium speed for 3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more sugar if the frosting is too thin and add more tequila if the frosting is too thick.
Step 7. Frost the Cupcakes and then top them with the small lime slices and the lime zest. You can use a piping bag if you prefer.
Pro Tips
- Rose Decoration – For the rose decoration, fit a decorator bag with a #1M decorating tip. Beginning on the right side of the cupcake, swirl the frosting in a counterclockwise motion to create the rose.
- Get fun Cupcake Liners – We love to get creative with the cupcake liners. There are so many fun ones to choose from. It is a special touch to these amazing cupcakes.
- Don’t Overcook – When your toothpick inserted comes out clean, then your cupcake is ready.
- Using a cake mix – Since you are using a cake mix, there is no need to add flour, baking powder, salt, butter, or sugar.
Storage
Refrigerate the leftover cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Can I make Cupcakes ahead of time?
Yes, you can make these ahead of time. This is a great way to save time before your celebration. Make sure that your cupcakes are at room temperature before storing them.
If you are just storing them overnight, they can remain at room temperature. Once you are ready to serve, decorate and enjoy.
Homemade Cupcakes will last about a week if properly stored.
More Cupcake Recipes
- Rainbow Cupcake Recipe
- Thin Mint Cupcakes Recipe
- Watermelon Cupcakes
- Piñata Cupcakes
- Cherry Limeade Cupcakes
More Margarita Desserts
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Margarita Cupcakes
Ingredients
- FOR THE CUPCAKES:
- 1 Box White Cake Mix
- 3/4 cup Nonalcoholic Margarita Mix
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tbsp Lime Zest
- 3 Egg Whites
- FOR THE FROSTING:
- 1 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 4 Tbsp Tequila
- 2 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 8 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp Lime Zest
- FOR THE TOPPING:
- 3 Limes Sliced Small
- 2 Tbsp Lime Zest
Instructions
- FOR THE CUPCAKES:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 cupcake tins with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cupcake ingredients with a stand up or hand held mixer until combined (2-3 minutes).
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners until approximately 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make sure they are completely cool before frosting them.
- FOR THE FROSTING:
- Beat the butter in a medium size mixing bowl until smooth.
- Then slowly add in the tequila, lime juice, powdered sugar and lime zest.
- Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
- Add more sugar if the frosting is too thin and add more tequila if the frosting is too thick.
- Icing the cupcakes and then top them with the small lime slices and the lime zest.
- Then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
