Margarita Cupcakes

April 28, 2013

For the cupcake itself we used box cake mix. 1 box lemon cake 4 eggs 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup Tres Agaves Tequilla Add the dry ingredients of the box of lemon cake to the wet ingredients and mix. Filled the cupcake liners 3/4 way full and bake for about 18 minutes at 350. Lime Buttercream Frosting Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 4-5 cups powder sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 to 2 Tbsp. milk or half and half Instructions In a mixer, blend butter, finely grated lime zest, vanilla, and salt until fully combined. Add in powder sugar one cup at a time, alternating with lime juice. If you need more liquid add the milk or half and half to reach your desired consistency. Pipe or spread on cupcakes. Add a small piece of lime for decoration and a sprinkle of sugar to for a salt effect.