Description
Lime and tequila flavored cupcakes with a simple glaze.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon tequila (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lime zest.
- In a small bowl, mix the milk, 2 tablespoons tequila, and 1/4 cup lime juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the liquid mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon tequila, and 1 tablespoon lime juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- You can add a small pinch of coarse salt to the batter for an extra flavor dimension.
- For a stronger tequila flavor, you can reduce the milk slightly and increase the tequila in the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: margarita cupcakes, lime cupcakes, tequila dessert, party cupcakes, citrus cupcakes