Description
These Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the sweetness of fresh fruit with a hint of tequila. Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup finely diced fresh mango
- 1/3 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tequila (optional)
- 1/4 cup pureed strawberries or mango (or a mix)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cupcake batter: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream the butter and sugar, mix in eggs, vanilla, lime juice, and tequila. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, then fold in diced mango and strawberries.
- Bake the cupcakes: Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese, add powdered sugar, lime juice, tequila, fruit puree, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Decorate the cupcakes: Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes. Garnish with sugar/salt, lime wedges, or fruit slices.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute tequila with lime or orange juice.
- Best served the day they’re made but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
