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

Time 35m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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.

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