Cinco De Mayo Margarita Cupcakes

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Margarita Cupcakes {Recipe & Printables}

April 27, 2012 By Tricia

This Cinco de Mayo celebrate with Margarita Cupcakes.

These cupcakes showcase the perfect mix between a tart lime and a sweet cupcake!

I topped mine off with lime green sprinkles and a margarita cupcake topper!

Follow these links to download your FREE Margarita Glass and/or Cinco de Mayo Cupcake Toppers:

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Margarita Cupcakes {Recipe & Printables}

: Tricia @ Nola Mommmy

: Dessert

Ingredients

Icing

3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter (at room temperature)
½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract (add additional almond or vanilla extract to taste)
3 TBs Non-Alcoholic Margarita Mix (Liquid) *Add slowly, you might need a little less or a little more, if its too thin, add a little more powdered sugar and if it is too thick add a little more mix or water to taste*
1 Sqeeze of lime juice *to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Start with Box of White Cake Mix and mix in each ingredient listed above until batter is smooth and silky,
Spoon into cupcake liners until ¾ full. I use an old fashioned ice cream scoop.
Baking time is going to depend on your oven. Bake for 14-18 minutes. As soon as a toothpick comes out clean they are done! Do not over bake.

Icing Directions

Mix Butter and Vanilla until smooth.
Gently mix in powdered sugar
Slowly add in the margarita mix to the right consistency and taste. See the note above regarding thickness and taste
Add in a squeeze of fresh lime juice to taste

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Margarita Cupcakes {Recipe & Printables}