Description
Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes are a fresh and vibrant dessert combining the tropical sweetness of mango and strawberries with a zesty splash of tequila and lime. Perfectly moist and topped with creamy frosting, these cupcakes bring a bright, festive flavor ideal for summer parties or any fun gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients & Fruit
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup ripe mango, diced
Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan and Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin pan with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal and neat presentation.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute leavening agents evenly for perfect rising.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating air for tender cupcakes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract to enrich the batter and enhance fruity flavors.
- Incorporate Tequila and Lime Juice: Gently mix in the tequila and fresh lime juice to introduce the signature margarita flair.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, folding carefully until just combined to avoid tough cupcakes.
- Add Fresh Fruit: Fold in the diced strawberries and mango pieces for natural sweetness and tropical flavor in each bite.
- Bake Until Golden: Spoon the batter evenly into cupcake liners. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting and Decorate: Whip your chosen frosting (buttercream or cream cheese) until smooth. Spread or pipe over cooled cupcakes, then garnish with thin slices of strawberry or mango for a stunning finish.
Notes
- Use ripe fruit: Choose the ripest strawberries and mangoes for the best natural sweetness and juiciness.
- Do not overmix: Overworking the batter can cause dense cupcakes, so fold ingredients gently.
- Room temperature ingredients: Ensure butter, eggs, and dairy are at room temperature to blend smoothly for perfect texture.
- Cool cupcakes before frosting: Let cupcakes cool fully to prevent frosting meltdown.
- Experiment with lime zest: Adding lime zest to the batter or frosting amps up margarita freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: strawberry, mango, margarita, cupcakes, tropical, dessert, party, baking, summer