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.

Ahemad Khan
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes look easy enough for me to try. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Stephen Thomas
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These cupcakes look so good! I'm saving this recipe for my next party.


Calle B
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I love the idea of margarita cupcakes! What a fun twist on a classic recipe.


Parthib Vai
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These cupcakes sound amazing! I'm definitely going to make them.


Md morsedul Md morsedul
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I can't wait to try these cupcakes! They look delicious.


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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion.


SLO
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The margarita frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed these cupcakes.


Nebilman
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I love how moist these cupcakes are.


Tony Sierra
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover margarita mix.


Hifza Shoaib
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I'm not a huge fan of margaritas, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good.


Andrew David
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I made these cupcakes for a Cinco de Mayo party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor.


Jackie Argila
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.


Jessie Stalder
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I love the way these cupcakes look with the green and white frosting. They're so festive!


Lynn Platt
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle them.


Hamada Awde
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I've been making these cupcakes for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The margarita flavor is subtle and refreshing.


Cristian Nitu
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These cupcakes were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique margarita flavor.


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