Best 9 Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes Recipes

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Strawberry margarita cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of strawberries, lime, and tequila into a cupcake. With a moist and tender crumb, these cupcakes are filled with a sweet and tangy strawberry margarita filling and topped with a fluffy and creamy lime-flavored frosting. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from summer parties to Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the best recipe for strawberry margarita cupcakes, ensuring a delicious and memorable dessert experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA CUPCAKES RECIPE



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These strawberry margarita cupcakes are the perfect treat for Cinco de Mayo and throughout the summer. Simple to make from scratch and so delicious!

Provided by Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

Categories     Cake

Time 24m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pint strawberries
1 tablespoon water (14 grams)
2⅔ cups all-purpose flour (320 grams)
1 tablespoon baking powder (4 grams)
1¼ teaspoons kosher salt (4 grams)
¾ cup unsalted butter (170 grams, room temperature (1½ sticks))
1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
½ cup Greek yogurt (114 grams)
4 large eggs (200 grams, room temperature)
Strawberry Tequila Lime buttercream ((click for recipe))
2 limes (sliced, for garnish)
15 strawberries (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 12-count cupcake tins with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • Make the strawberry puree ahead of time so it has time to cool. To do so, blend the strawberries and water until you have 1¼ cups of strawberry puree. Pour into a microwave-safe bowl and place into the microwave for 45 seconds and stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between. Once your puree has reduced to ½ or ¾ cup, set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together for 60 seconds on medium-high. Add in the cooled strawberry puree and Greek yogurt and mix. Add in the eggs and mix well.
  • Fold in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  • Fill each cupcake mold ¾ full and bake for 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with the strawberry tequila lime buttercream. To garnish, cut halfway through a lime slice and gently twist it. Place it on top of the buttercream, slightly to one side so that there is room for a strawberry. If you have small strawberries, place one on top of each cupcake. If you have large strawberries, slice them in half and place a half onto each cupcake next to the lime.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cupcake, Calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 356 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 35 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA CUPCAKES



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Move over, granny's rum balls. There's a hip new boozy dessert in town. Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix, bottled strawberry margarita mix and tequila are the secret to a sensational grownups-only treat.

Provided by By Angie McGowan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1 cup bottled strawberry margarita or daiquiri mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup tequila
3 egg whites or whole eggs
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar (4 cups)
2 to 3 tablespoons bottled strawberry margarita or daiquiri mix
12 slices lime, each cut in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place foil or paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In large bowl, beat shortening and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until combined. Add 1 tablespoon of the margarita mix; beat until blended. Add enough of the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons margarita mix, 1 teaspoon at a time, beating until frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Spoon frosting into decorating bag fitted with #1M star tip; pipe frosting in circular pattern on tops of cupcakes. Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 40 g, TransFat 0 g

MARGARITA CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons gold tequila
1 lime, finely zested and juiced
1 lime, finely zested and juiced
1 cup granulated sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange liqueur
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar (one 1-pound box)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Pinch salt
1 lime
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, tequila and lime zest and juice and set aside. Combine the granulated sugar and butter in the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, combining well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Mix in the vanilla. Adjust the speed to medium low and add the flour mixture and sour cream mixture in alternating batches, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
  • Fill each liner about three-quarters full using a 1 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop. Bake, rotating about halfway through, until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the middles comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for a few minutes, remove to a rack, brush with the orange liqueur and let cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until smooth. Turn the speed down to low and spoon in the confectioners' sugar until completely combined. Add the lime juice and a pinch of salt and turn the speed back up to medium high until light and fluffy. Frost the cupcakes with an offset spatula or by piping with a pastry bag once completely cool.
  • For the garnish: Cut the lime in half lengthwise and then thinly slice into half-moons. Top each cupcake with a lime slice. Combine the sugar, lime zest and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle each cupcake with the sugar-lime mixture.

MARGARITA CUPCAKES



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These margarita cupcakes are my most requested recipe. If you are unable to find Key lime juice, you can use regular lime juice. -Kerri McMillan, Sylvester, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup frozen nonalcoholic margarita mix, thawed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 to 4 tablespoons Key lime juice, divided
1 tablespoon meringue powder
1 teaspoon water
3-1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening
Optional: Lime zest and lime slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 20 muffin cups with paper liners. Combine the first 5 ingredients. Beat on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium 2 minutes., Fill prepared cups half full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons lime juice, meringue powder and water. Whisk until frothy. Add confectioners' sugar, shortening, and remaining lime juice. Beat until smooth; frost cupcakes. If desired, garnish with lime zest and slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MARGARITA CUPCAKES



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Easy and delicious cake made from box mix, soda, and margarita mix. I added some green and yellow food coloring for fun.

Provided by Krystallynn

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
½ cup butter, melted
3 eggs
½ cup lime margarita mix (such as Jose Cuervo®)
1 egg yolk
¾ cup lemon-lime soda
1 ½ (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers tequila (such as Jose Cuervo®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Mix cake mix and butter together in a large bowl; add eggs, margarita mix, and egg yolks and stir just until combined. Pour lemon-lime soda into batter and stir until foam is dissolved. Stir tequila into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 158.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

MARTHA'S STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES



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Our founder's sweet recipe is perfect for summer. Top these delightful strawberry cupcakes with Strawberry Meringue Buttercream and tiny wild strawberries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes about 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
1 3/4 cups sugar, plus more for sprinkling fruit
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups milk
10 ounces strawberries, hulled and cut into small dice, plus more for garnish
Strawberry Meringue Buttercream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 1/2 standard 12-cup cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside.
  • Into a medium bowl, sift together flours, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and then beat in vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk and beginning and ending with the flour; beat until combined after each addition. Fold in strawberries.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cups so that each is about two-thirds full, about 2 ounces each. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the cupcakes are golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely on wire racks.
  • Make Strawberry Meringue Buttercream and spread or pipe about 1/2 cup frosting on top of each cupcake. Garnish with strawberries, cut into halves, quarters, or left whole, depending on the size.

REAL STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES



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Most strawberry cake recipes ask you to use artificially flavored gelatin. This one uses only uses fresh ingredients. Also makes a great cake!

Provided by drewface

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 large fresh strawberries, or as needed
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1 drop red food coloring, or as needed
¾ cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray cupcake cups with cooking spray, or line with cupcake liners.
  • Place 8 strawberries into a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour the puree through a strainer to remove seeds. Puree should equal about 3/4 cup. Set the puree aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, white sugar, vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, lemon zest, and strawberry puree until well combined. Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla pudding mix (for a moister cupcake), and red food coloring to reach a desired shade of pink. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cupcakes have risen and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 23 minutes. Allow the cupcakes to cool at least 10 minutes before frosting.
  • To make frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, and mix in confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to make a lump-free icing. Frost each cupcake with about 2 tablespoons of icing, and top each cupcake with a strawberry slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA CUPS



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This recipe is an absolute "wow" and definitely not your 1950s-style gelatin mold! These soft-textured salads would also make a divine dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6 oz) wild strawberry-flavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (10 oz) frozen margarita mix concentrate, thawed
1 box (10 oz) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed and undrained
1/2 cup tequila or water
6 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping
3 large fresh strawberries
Grated lime peel, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, stir flavored gelatin (dry) and boiling water about 2 minutes or until mix is completely dissolved.
  • In blender or food processor, add margarita mix, sliced strawberries and tequila. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth.
  • Stir strawberry mixture into gelatin mixture. Spoon about 3/4 cup mixture into each of 6 margarita glasses or 10-ounce custard cups. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm.
  • Top with topping, fresh sliced strawberries and lime peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g

STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES



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Treat family and friends to these beautiful strawberry cupcakes. They're made with fresh strawberry pieces in the sponge, and a vibrant pink buttercream icing

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 50m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

175g self-raising flour
115g caster sugar
2 eggs
100g Greek yogurt
115g butter, melted and cooled slightly
100g strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
300g icing sugar, sifted
150g butter, softened
2tbsp milk
1tsp vanilla extract
pink food colouring
6 strawberries, halved, or 12 small whole strawberries

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake cases. Mix the flour and sugar together in a large bowl. In a large jug, whisk together the eggs, yogurt and melted butter. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until you have a smooth batter, then fold in the strawberries.
  • Fill the prepared cases so they are about three-fourths full. Bake for 25-30 mins, or until golden and a skewer inserted into the middles comes out clean. Leave to cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the icing. Beat the sugar and butter together until smooth and pale, then add the milk, vanilla and a little pink food colouring and beat until the icing is an even pale pink shade. Spoon the icing into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle, then pipe in swirls onto the cooled cupcakes. Decorate each with a strawberry half or small strawberry, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 36 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.59 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Frozen strawberries can be used, but they will not have as much flavor and may make the cupcakes watery.
  • If you don't have a cupcake maker, you can bake the cupcakes in a muffin tin. Just fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can use a store-bought frosting. Just be sure to choose a frosting that is not too sweet, as the cupcakes are already quite sweet.
  • Garnish the cupcakes with a strawberry or a lime wedge before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your cupcakes sweet or tart, these cupcakes are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a fun and easy dessert, give Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes a try!

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