Margarita Cupcakes Recipe • A Tasty Drink in Dessert Form | Club Foody

 

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend and like any other good kids, we want to please our mothers – even our Grandmas – by taking her for lunch or dinner, giving her flowers, gifts, or cooking her a nice meal at home. Even if you are away like David and I are and not able to see her in person, doing a little something in her honor is really not too much to ask after all the sacrifices she made for us.
 
The year before I met my husband, I went to Québec to spend some time with my mother Nicole. That weekend, she decided to make a pitcher of Lime Margaritas, one of her favorite drinks. As she was sipping her cocktail, she said that it would be nice to make or bake something using similar ingredients. After a few of those, we came up with a nice Lime Margarita Chicken, lovely Margarita Pork Kebabs and this one… Margarita Cupcakes!
 
Not only are they adorable but so scrumptious! With a beautiful moist, lime cake decorated with a light and fluffy Tequila lime buttercream, these Margarita Cupcakes are a great way to enjoy this popular drink in dessert form. They are great for parties, weddings, picnics, potlucks or when you simply want to enjoy something delicious…
 
Here are a couple of notes for this recipe…
Prior to the cupcakes coming out of the oven, I quickly make a simple syrup with Tequila and agave nectar. As soon as they’re done, I brush some of it on, allowing the mixture to soak into the cake. This alone adds extra moisture and gives another layer of goodness. You can also skip the liqueur and use agave with a touch of water instead.
 
Tequila is also used in the buttercream along with Cointreau. It gives a little more flavor that’s closer to the “real” deal. Now just like any other recipe using liqueur or wine, use a brand you enjoy. If on your last trip to Mexico, you bought a bottle of Tequila you dislike, don’t expect to enjoy your cupcakes when using it. For an alcohol free version, replace Tequila with half-and-half or 35% heavy cream. When it comes to Cointreau, simply use freshly squeezed orange juice.
 
When I make my buttercream, I use a paddle attachment instead of the whisk because it’s a bummer to try dislodging the butter. As long as you clean the sides of the bowl, the results will be lovely. My husband David is the piper in our family and the tip he’s using is a 1M but 2D or 1B are great alternatives.
 
What’s nice about this recipe is that they can be made a day ahead including the frosting. If and only if, there are leftover Margarita Cupcakes, they can be placed in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months and when ready to be enjoyed, thaw them out in the refrigerator overnight.
 
Treat your mother and yourself to these easy to make and incredible Margarita Cupcakes! Packed with fresh lime flavor along with a hint of Tequila-Cointreau, this is a delicious sweet treat to enjoy this coming weekend or for other celebrations like Cinco de Mayo… In case she’s not a big Tequila fan, you could make her some Dulce de Leche Cupcakes or Maple Bacon Cupcakes as options.
Bon Appétit!
 
Here are more scrumptious sweet treat recipes for you to try…
– Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars
– Cranberry Cream Cheese Crisp
– Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
– Date Squares
– Chocolate Chip Cookies
– Sucre à la Crème – Butter & Cream Fudge
– Lemon Rosemary Madeleines
and for even more dessert recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Dessert

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