Margarita Cupcakes
Margarita Cupcakes – Lime flavored cupcakes that are spiked with tequila! Plus a boozy lime frosting to top it off. Great for taco night, Cinco de Mayo or just because. Non-alcoholic recipe included!
Are you a fan of boozy desserts? I don’t make a lot of them. Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake was the latest one I made. Bailey’s is just so good, it should be included in more things though. And Mudslide Brownies, you can’t forget those! Apparently Bailey’s is a theme in my boozy desserts.
Oh, wait. I also made Frozen Key Lime Margarita Squares. Those have a little bit of tequila in the mix too. Well these margarita cupcakes date back to the first few months of me blogging, and I think the first time I ever put alcohol in desserts.
These margarita cupcakes are great for any Cinco de Mayo party, taco night, or just because. You don’t really need an excuse to make cupcakes do you? You can make these cupcakes without any alcohol and they are still delicious. I actually did that a couple weeks ago when I shared them at a neighborhood get together. I just didn’t want to have to worry about kids or people questioning anything.
If you leave the alcohol out, these margarita cupcakes kind of become lime cupcakes. And trust me, there is nothing wrong with that. The bright, fresh flavor of lime is great in a cupcake. It isn’t over powering, just enough so you know what is there.
The kids at the party loved these, and they disappeared quickly. Plus these are completely from scratch, so you can feel extra proud of yourself for making them. I am all about a little help from the store, but these are so easy to make, you won’t even miss the box mix.
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Margarita Cupcakes - Lime flavored cupcakes that are spiked with tequila! Plus a boozy lime frosting to top it off. Great for taco night, Cinco de Mayo or just because. Non-alcoholic recipe included!
- 1/4 cup margarita mix
- 1 cup milk
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tsp tequila
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter , softened
- 1 tbls milk
- 3 tbls margarita mix
- 1 tbls tequila (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- lime zest (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 12 cup muffin tin with liners.
- In large bowl, mix together margarita mix, milk, egg whites, oil, tequila, vanilla and sugar together.
- In a small bowl mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to liquids and stir until just combined.
- Divide evenly into 12 muffin tins.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed.
- Turn onto wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- To prepare the frosting - Cream everything together. Add in more sugar or milk to make the frosting spreadable.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, top with frosting
Adapted from A Cup Full
To make these cupcakes non-alcoholic just leave out the tequila. You can use regular lime juice in place of the margarita mix as well.
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claudia lamascolo says
Great idea for cupcakes and what a beautiful fun family!
claudia lamascolo says
Great idea for cupcakes and what a beautiful fun family!
PFx says
My favourite drink on a cupcake?! Just another reason to have more! 🙂
PFx says
My favourite drink on a cupcake?! Just another reason to have more! 🙂
Maureen says
margarita cupcakes?? wow.. they look fantastic!
Maureen says
margarita cupcakes?? wow.. they look fantastic!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
That margarita frosting sounds fabulous!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
That margarita frosting sounds fabulous!
Parsley Sage says
Nice to see y'all making use of the lovely weather! These cupcakes are fabulous! Buzzed 🙂
Parsley Sage says
Nice to see y'all making use of the lovely weather! These cupcakes are fabulous! Buzzed 🙂
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says
These are the perfect dessert to go with my shrimp tacos next time we have company! Pinning to save…glad you had a great weekend with family!!
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says
These are the perfect dessert to go with my shrimp tacos next time we have company! Pinning to save…glad you had a great weekend with family!!
Eileen says
Wow! I love margaritas so I can only imagine how many of these little babies I'd down – lol.. Your cupcakes are so pretty. It looks like you had a great weekend – yea!!
Eileen says
Wow! I love margaritas so I can only imagine how many of these little babies I'd down – lol.. Your cupcakes are so pretty. It looks like you had a great weekend – yea!!
The Mom Chef says
Yahoo for family reunions! Yeah, I'd say that the ear-to-ear smiles mean that fun was had by all.
You KNOW that I'm going to be making these. Of course, tequila WILL be in my frosting. I'll just tell Dudette that there's zucchini it them and she'll stay away.
The Mom Chef says
Yahoo for family reunions! Yeah, I'd say that the ear-to-ear smiles mean that fun was had by all.
You KNOW that I'm going to be making these. Of course, tequila WILL be in my frosting. I'll just tell Dudette that there's zucchini it them and she'll stay away.
Tina @flourtrader says
Stunning cupcakes and great flavor choice for this time of year! I am sure adults as well as the kids enjoyed every last one of them.
Tina @flourtrader says
Stunning cupcakes and great flavor choice for this time of year! I am sure adults as well as the kids enjoyed every last one of them.
Victoria says
Your cupcakes are beautiful! They look super professional and delicious!
Victoria says
Your cupcakes are beautiful! They look super professional and delicious!
jillconyers says
Yummy! And the perfect flavor for summer.
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jillconyers says
Yummy! And the perfect flavor for summer.
Blog: Life…as I see it [fitness, health and happiness]
Steph says
Drinks and cupcakes! Now were talking!!
Steph says
Drinks and cupcakes! Now were talking!!
The Procrastobaker says
adorable little cakes! and dangerously yummy im sure 🙂 that frosting…goodness me i could eat that by itself im pretty sure!
The Procrastobaker says
adorable little cakes! and dangerously yummy im sure 🙂 that frosting…goodness me i could eat that by itself im pretty sure!
aria @cookingmesoftly says
combine sweets and cocktails such a great very
idea……it sounds so good. Isn'it?
aria from Italy
aria @cookingmesoftly says
combine sweets and cocktails such a great very
idea……it sounds so good. Isn'it?
aria from Italy
The Farmers Wife says
Oh Yum…. I've heard of these before but have never had one!! I will have to try it!
The Farmers Wife says
Oh Yum…. I've heard of these before but have never had one!! I will have to try it!
Dee at Deelicious Sweets says
When I was running Deelicious Sweets I sold so many of these! Looks like you guys had a blast!
Dee at Deelicious Sweets says
When I was running Deelicious Sweets I sold so many of these! Looks like you guys had a blast!
Kate@Diethood says
Oh these must be yummylicious!! Love that you can include tequila in the frosting… mmmmm :))
Kate@Diethood says
Oh these must be yummylicious!! Love that you can include tequila in the frosting… mmmmm :))
thefooddoctor says
mmmm they look So good! and the kids look like they had a blast
thefooddoctor says
mmmm they look So good! and the kids look like they had a blast
janet@cupcakestocaviar says
Looks great Kate! Hehe, I rhymed… and I'm also far too easily amused. On topic… I want that frosting. Now. In my tummy. 😀
janet@cupcakestocaviar says
Looks great Kate! Hehe, I rhymed… and I'm also far too easily amused. On topic… I want that frosting. Now. In my tummy. 😀
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
I'm sure the margarita mix did a great job of replacing the tequila in the frosting, at least it was a great option! I love margarita cupcakes and they are perfect choice for my family reunions!
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
I'm sure the margarita mix did a great job of replacing the tequila in the frosting, at least it was a great option! I love margarita cupcakes and they are perfect choice for my family reunions!
Lindsey@Lindselicious says
Wonderful pics! These cupcakes sound super fun and summery…
Lindsey@Lindselicious says
Wonderful pics! These cupcakes sound super fun and summery…
Ann says
The cupcakes and pics are wonderful. You did yourself some baking at that family reunion – I bet everyone wanted you to go home with them!
Ann says
The cupcakes and pics are wonderful. You did yourself some baking at that family reunion – I bet everyone wanted you to go home with them!
Kimby says
Fun family photos. 🙂 What a creative cupcake flavor, too!
Kimby says
Fun family photos. 🙂 What a creative cupcake flavor, too!
Deceptively Educational says
I am so lucky to have taste tested these for you. Everyone, I can declare that these really and truly are as delicious as they are beautiful. MMMMmmmmmmm …
Deceptively Educational says
I am so lucky to have taste tested these for you. Everyone, I can declare that these really and truly are as delicious as they are beautiful. MMMMmmmmmmm …
Lizzy says
Such beautiful cupcakes, Erin! And if your weather has been like ours, which I know it has, swimming was the perfect weekend activity.
I'm off to visit my family next week. I'll wave to you as we're driving on I-80~
Lizzy says
Such beautiful cupcakes, Erin! And if your weather has been like ours, which I know it has, swimming was the perfect weekend activity.
I'm off to visit my family next week. I'll wave to you as we're driving on I-80~
Pam says
I think they sound delicious and look so cute!
Pam says
I think they sound delicious and look so cute!
Carolyn says
Sounds like a fun day. Your cupcakes look perfect! Love the little slice of lime on top.
Carolyn says
Sounds like a fun day. Your cupcakes look perfect! Love the little slice of lime on top.
Kim Bee says
I'm an oddball, I can't have alcohol. Is there something I could substitute? Would love to make these.
Kim Bee says
I'm an oddball, I can't have alcohol. Is there something I could substitute? Would love to make these.
Maria says
They look Amazing!!
Enjoy Cooking!!
Maria says
They look Amazing!!
Enjoy Cooking!!
Erin says
@Kim Bee – I just buy the margarita mix that doesn't have alcohol in it. Leave out the Tequila – no big deal! Otherwise you could just sub lime juice for the margarita mix. Hope you try them!
Erin says
@Kim Bee – I just buy the margarita mix that doesn't have alcohol in it. Leave out the Tequila – no big deal! Otherwise you could just sub lime juice for the margarita mix. Hope you try them!
Sandra says
Those are very beautiful cupcakes..and recipe s just perfect are refreshing! I would probably leave tequila out myself because of the kids too! Thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures looks like your boy had so much fun!!!
Sandra says
Those are very beautiful cupcakes..and recipe s just perfect are refreshing! I would probably leave tequila out myself because of the kids too! Thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures looks like your boy had so much fun!!!
Monet says
What great little treats and what great pictures. It looks like everyone had a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing, my friend. I'm hungry for something sweet and wishing I could have THIS for dinner. Blessings and love from Austin!
Monet says
What great little treats and what great pictures. It looks like everyone had a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing, my friend. I'm hungry for something sweet and wishing I could have THIS for dinner. Blessings and love from Austin!
Kristen says
Those cupcakes sound like so much fun. I bet they'd make a great addition at a barbecue.
Kristen says
Those cupcakes sound like so much fun. I bet they'd make a great addition at a barbecue.
Anne@frommysweetheart says
These cupcakes are so pretty Erin! What a great summertime recipe for a cupcake! And your son is adorable! : )
Anne@frommysweetheart says
These cupcakes are so pretty Erin! What a great summertime recipe for a cupcake! And your son is adorable! : )
Nava.K says
I like the way you have decorated the cakes, esp with the lime piece on top.
Nava.K says
I like the way you have decorated the cakes, esp with the lime piece on top.
Curry and Comfort says
Your cupcakes are picture perfect. YUM! I wish I could decorate my cupcakes so beautifully. I love the flavors. Margaritas are one of my favorite drinks (without the tequila) so I know these cupcakes would be perfect.
Curry and Comfort says
Your cupcakes are picture perfect. YUM! I wish I could decorate my cupcakes so beautifully. I love the flavors. Margaritas are one of my favorite drinks (without the tequila) so I know these cupcakes would be perfect.
Becka (The Elegant Eggplant) says
These are adorable looking!!! Love your dog too by the way 🙂
Becka (The Elegant Eggplant) says
These are adorable looking!!! Love your dog too by the way 🙂
Nami @ Just One Cookbook says
Congrats on Top 9! Your cupcakes are so cute!
Nami @ Just One Cookbook says
Congrats on Top 9! Your cupcakes are so cute!
alyce says
Wow these margarita cupcakes are beautiful!
alyce says
Wow these margarita cupcakes are beautiful!
Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes says
Love these! So pretty and tasty. Congrats on Top 9 today!!
Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes says
Love these! So pretty and tasty. Congrats on Top 9 today!!
BigFatBaker says
These are so pretty! What a great summer cupcake recipe.
BigFatBaker says
These are so pretty! What a great summer cupcake recipe.
Mandy @ Cater to Me says
These look soooo good! Love the slice of lime on the top of each cupcake!
Mandy @ Cater to Me says
These look soooo good! Love the slice of lime on the top of each cupcake!