Strawberry Margaritacupcakes With Tequila Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe 45

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.

Steps:

• Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes Preheat oven to 350° Line cupcake muffin tins with paper cups (20-24) Beat all cupcake ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds Scrape bowl Increase mixer speed to medium and mix an additional 2 minutes Scrape bowl a couple times, as needed Fill paper liners about ⅔ full Bake 15-18 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (15 minutes was perfect for me) Cool 10 minutes in the pan Remove to rack to cool completely Tequila Cream Cheese Frosting Cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tbsp of tequila, and beat on medium speed Add the remaining 1½ cups powdered sugar, 1 tbsp of tequila, lime juice, and lime zest Beat all ingredients together until smooth Refrigerate the frosting for 1-2 hours, or until firmer so it is easy to frost the cupcakes