STRAWBERRY MARGARITA CUPCAKE

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To make virgin margarita cupcakes, replace the tequila with 1/4 cup more margarita mix, which is nonalcoholic. Some brands may be labeled daiquiri and margarita mix. To make the frosting boozy, substitute 1 tablespoon tequila for 1 tablespoon of margarita mix. If you don't have a decorating bag and tip, spoon frosting into a...

Provided by Bethany Marie

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box betty crockers super moist white cake mix
1 bottle cup bottled strawberry margarita or daiquiri mix
1/3 c coconut oil melted
1/4 c tequila
3 large eggs
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c butter, softened
4 c powdered sugar
2-3 Tbsp bottled strawberry margarita or daiquiri mix
12 slice lime, each cut in half

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. 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.
  • 5. Spoon frosting into decorating bag fitted with #1M star tip; pipe frosting in circular pattern on tops of cupcakes. Garnish with lime slices.

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