Description
Elevate your dessert game with these delightful Margarita Cupcakes featuring agave syrup Lime Frosting. Perfectly sweet and tangy, these cupcakes combine the refreshing essence of lime with a luscious frosting that makes them a standout treat for summer parties, birthdays, or casual gatherings. Their vibrant presentation and easy-to-follow recipe make them an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Impress your guests with this unique fusion of flavors that is sure to brighten any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- heaping 1/4 tsp salt
- zest of two fresh limes
- 1/4 cup quality lime juice
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and lime zest. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with lime juice until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for approximately 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool on a wire rack before frosting.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and shortening until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar along with agave syrup and lime juice; mix until smooth.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg