

Don't ever pack flour into the measuring cup or you'll end up with way too much! Improperly measured flour can lead to dry, dense baked goods. Once it's overflowing, use the back of a knife to level it off. Measure your flour correctly! It's most accurate to use a kitchen scale, but if you're measuring by volume you want to spoon and level! Fluff up the flour a bit with a spoon, and then spoon flour into the measuring cup. Remove all ingredients from the fridge 30 minutes to an hour before baking for best results.

are at room temperature before baking (unless the recipe indicates otherwise)! This ensures they'll incorporate into the batter more easily and leads to overall better texture. Use room temperature ingredients! Always make sure ingredients like butter, eggs, milk, yogurt, etc. Optional: pour 1 tablespoon of tequila into a small bowl and using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops of the cupcakes before frosting.įrost cooled cupcakes, then garnish with lime slices and lime zest. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting. Remove from cupcake pan and let cool on wire rack. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into each cupcake liner (they should be about halfway full).īake at 350☏ for 18-22 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Then stir in the yogurt and the rest of the flour mixture and mix until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, and lime zest.Īdd in the eggs, vanilla, lime juice, and tequila and whisk until fully combined. Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Preheat the oven to 350☏ and line a 12 cup pan with cupcake liners. The complete list of ingredients and amounts is located in the recipe card below.
VIRGIN MARGARITA CUPCAKES FULL
Yogurt - The yogurt keeps this cake super moist while also adding a bit of tang! You always want to use full fat yogurt in baking for the best results! You could also use full fat sour cream or whole milk!.Cake flour - I always use cake flour in my cupcakes because it makes them super soft and tender, but all purpose flour also works great!.If you love boozy desserts as much as I do, you might also like these mojito cupcakes, these champagne macarons, or these bourbon eggnog cupcakes! Ingredient Notes Super easy to make and decorate - These margarita cupcakes are incredibly easy to make and are just garnished with lime slices and zest!.Tangy cream cheese frosting - The cream cheese frosting has tequila and lime juice and tastes just like a margarita!.Lots of real tequila flavor - The cupcakes are brushed with extra tequila and then topped with a tangy tequila frosting!.Perfect adult birthday cupcakes - Does anything say happy birthday like an alcoholic cupcake? Yeah, didn't think so.Tequila in a cupcake? Really? Trust me these are so good! Jump to: They are light, fluffy, and have them most amazing flavor! Ever wish you could have your margarita and eat it too? Well look no further than these boozy margarita cupcakes topped with tequila lime frosting! These cupcakes are perfect for Cinco de Mayo, a bachelorette party, summer cookout, or just whenever you're craving a margarita.
