Something to consider on Cinco de Mayo -- Margarita Cupcakes!
Basic recipe is from Wilton.com. The minor changes are added in the ingredients.
Ingredients for 24 cupcakes
source: http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Margarita-Cupcakes-1
Direction for the cupcake:
For the frosting, a Swiss Meringue Buttercream from a previous post is used with the following addtiongal ingredients:
Basic recipe is from Wilton.com. The minor changes are added in the ingredients.
Ingredients for 24 cupcakes
source: http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Margarita-Cupcakes-1
- 1 pkg (18.25 ounces) white cake mix (no pudding in the mix)
- 1 can (10 ounces) frozen Margarita mix thawed (undiluted)
- 3 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon lime zest grated (original recipe called for only 1 tbsp)
- 1 tablespoon tequila
Direction for the cupcake:
step 1
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line standard muffin pan with baking cups.
step 2
In large bowl, combine cake mix, Margarita mix, egg whites and vegetable oil using electric mixer. Stir in lime zest; mix completely. Fill prepared pans 2/3 full.
step 3
Bake 22-24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean.
step 4
Cool in pan on cooling rack 5-8 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely.
step 5
Frost cooled cupcakes with icing and garnish, if desired, with a strawberry and/or lime twist.
For the frosting, a Swiss Meringue Buttercream from a previous post is used with the following addtiongal ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- lemon zest to taste
- food coloring (green)
