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Cinco de mayo cupcakes: 12 irresistible and easy treats


  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make lime cupcakes with tequila frosting for your celebration.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 cup butter for frosting
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line your tin with liners.
  3. Whisk your flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Mix your butter, egg, milk, and lime zest.
  5. Combine your ingredients.
  6. Fill your liners with batter.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Cool your cupcakes.
  9. Beat your butter.
  10. Add your sugar, tequila, and lime juice.
  11. Mix your frosting.
  12. Pipe your frosting onto cupcakes.

Notes

  • Use your butter and eggs at room temperature.
  • Add your lime wedge for decoration.
  • Store your cupcakes in a container.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350

Keywords: cinco de mayo cupcakes, lime cupcakes, tequila frosting