Chef Patty’s Margarita Cupcakes

Cupcakes are always a delicious sweet treat! Chef Patty has spiced up the cupcake game with her Margarita Cupcakes recipe! If you are looking for something delicious and festive, look no further than her special Margarita Cupcakes!

Margarita Cupcakes

 Ingredients:

1 C sugar

1/2 C all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)

2 large eggs

1 1/2 limes (zest and juice)

2 TBSP good tequila

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 C buttermilk

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 stick unsalted butter

8oz block cream cheese (softened)

1TBSP heavy cream

3 C powdered sugar

Pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

Lime zest for garnish

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven 325 degrees F. and line cupcake pan with 12 liners.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together.

3. Mix butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.

4. Add lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract and tequila. Mix until combined. (Batter will curdle, it’s normal and you’re on the right track!)

5. Add dry ingredients on low speed alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Mix the last addition by hand with a spatula.

6. Bake for 25 minutes until a toothpick shows only moist crumbs. Rotate your pan at the half way point.

7. Allow cupcakes to cool for 5-10 min. Remove and place on cooling rack. Brush the tops with 1-2 TBSP tequila.

8. Cool completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting Directions:

1. Cream butter until light and fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar, salt and heavy cream. Blend well.

2. Add cream cheese and vanilla extract. Mix until frosting has reached desired consistency.

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