Description
Delightful Dove Cupcakes infused with zesty lime and tequila, perfect for celebrations and everyday enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Tequila frosting (buttercream with tequila and lime to taste)
- Lime and grapefruit slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the tequila, lime juice, lime zest, grapefruit juice, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting with tequila buttercream.
- Garnish with lime and grapefruit slices before serving.
Notes
To store, keep cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg