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Margarita Cupcakes

Margarita Cupcakes

Margarita cupcakes combine the classic flavors of lime, tequila, and a hint of salt into a moist, flavorful dessert perfect for celebrations or casual indulgence. With their bright citrus notes and creamy frosting, they offer a festive and delicious twist on a beloved cocktail, sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups caster sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups full cream milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pink and red food gel for strawberry flavor
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry flavoring
  • Yellow food gel for mango flavor
  • 1 teaspoon mango flavoring
  • 2 teaspoons tequila optional
  • 1 batch American or Swiss Meringue Buttercream
  • Pink/red food gel for strawberry frosting
  • Strawberry flavoring for frosting
  • Yellow food gel for mango frosting
  • Mango flavoring for frosting
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for decoration
  • 10 limes cut into 40 wedges (for decoration)
  • 10 strawberries halved (for decoration)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (140°C) for fan-forced or 320°F (160°C) for conventional ovens. Line two cupcake tins with liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, yogurt, tequila (if using), and vanilla extract until combined. Divide the batter into two equal parts;
  3. add pink/red food gel and strawberry flavoring to one portion, and yellow food gel and mango flavoring to the other. Pipe alternating layers of the strawberry and mango batters into the cupcake liners. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack. Prepare the buttercream and split it into two portions;
  5. add pink/red food gel and strawberry flavoring to one, and yellow food gel and mango flavoring to the other.
  6. Lightly dip the cooled cupcakes in water, then roll them in granulated sugar to create the appearance of a margarita glass rim. Finally, pipe alternating swirls of the strawberry and mango frosting onto each cupcake. Garnish with a lime wedge and a strawberry half for a fresh finishing touch.