Margarita Cupcakes

Lately I have been so distracted I feel as though I can’t catch up.  For instance, these margarita cupcakes were made over a week ago and sadly just a few days before Cinco de Mayo, I’m now posting it.  All week long I had in mind to post something spicy and savory since it’s been a while from my last savory post but that too has also slipped.  Sorry peeps, I’ll try to get that one out for you soon.

And because I must go on and bake like a mad woman tonight for a NYC Bake Sale happening tomorrow for No Kid Hungry, I’ll keep this post short and sweet.  Speaking of short, do you see the short stems of the margarita glasses?  Now I know you think these are cute.  {Adorbs!}  I bought a 12ct. mini margarita glass set for under $5 at Bed Bath & Beyond.  What a steal!  And I couldn’t wait for the perfect excuse to pull these out of my closet and snuggly place a cupcake… a MARGARITA cupcake in each of them.  These margarita cupcakes will be perfect for a dessert table of any boozy party you throw!

Margarita Cupcakes

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• Author: Connie
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yield: 8 1x

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Ingredients

Units USM Scale 1x2x3x

CUPCAKE

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup lime margarita mix
• 1 teaspoon grated lime

FROSTING

• 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
• green food coloring (optional)
• green sugar crystals or sprinkles (optional)
• 8 lime slices (optional)

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Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a mini paper baking cup in each cupcake well; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
3. In medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 egg at a time.
4. Alternately add in flour mixture and margarita mix, stir until just combined. Stir in grated lime. Pour evenly into baking cups.
5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
6. Meanwhile in a small bowl, add green food coloring to the thawed whipped topping until you have reached the desired color. Note: sweetened whipped cream may be substituted for frozen whipped topping.
7. Frost cupcakes and sprinkle green sugar crystals around the bottom rim of the frosting. Insert an umbrella and place a lime slice onto each cupcake. ENJOY!

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes

Margarita Cupcakes recipe was slightly adapted from Mango Lime Cupcakes by URBAN BAKES.