Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Lime Cream Cheese Frosting recipe

Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Lime Cream Cheese Frosting recipe

marlameridith.com

I don't like my frosting too sweet, but feel free to add more powdered sugar if you desire.

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Cooking tools:

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liner
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Stand mixer
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Lime zester
  • Citrus press
  • Wooden skewer
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bag
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Kitchen scale
  • Straw

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs(at room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 limes (zested and juiced)
  • 2 tbsp silver or blanco tequila
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 tsp lime zest
  • 1 1/2 tsp silver or blanco tequila
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1/2 lime cut into small wedges for decorating

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