Description
Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes combine the refreshing flavors of a classic margarita with the sweetness of strawberry and mango in a moist, tender cupcake. Perfect for summer parties or a fun twist on dessert, these cupcakes feature a hint of lime and a touch of coarse sea salt for an authentic margarita experience in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup diced fresh mango
Garnish and Decoration
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Beat the eggs in one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract, tequila, and lime juice until everything is well incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry: Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in fruit: Gently fold in the diced strawberries and mango, ensuring even distribution without overmixing the batter.
- Fill cupcake liners: Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and garnish: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, sprinkle a little coarse sea salt on top of each cupcake.
- Decorate: Add a fresh lime wedge on the side of each cupcake for decoration and an extra hint of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries and mango for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute agave nectar for sugar for a more authentic margarita sweetness.
- For a stronger margarita flavor, increase the tequila to 1/3 cup, but be aware this may affect texture slightly.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter after adding flour to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- The coarse sea salt enhances the margarita flavor and provides a nice contrast to the sweetness.
