Zippy Zesty Margarita Cupcakes Recipe: Fun Party Treats! - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tequila
• 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• Pinch of salt
• 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime zest (from about 2 limes)
• ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Lime wedges or zest
• Coarse sea salt or sugar (for rimming)