Last Updated on February 21, 2023
Want to make margarita cupcakes with cake mix? Take a look at this article!
Having a party that you are sure the kids won’t be attending? Well, we have a real treat for you. It’s moist, fluffy, and full of zippy, fresh lime flavor. Can you guess what it is? Of course, you can, it’s a favorite dessert when you are in the mood for a vacation or simply carving a Margarita, besides, it’s also ideal for situations when you need last-minute treats for a party or get-together, i.e. when you don’t have time to start baking from scratch.
Keep reading this article and find out how to make finger-licking margarita cupcakes with cake mix.
How To Make Margarita Cupcakes With Cake Mix
This shortcut margarita cupcake recipe with cake mix is originally intended to be made from regular vanilla cake mix, but if you don’t have it in your pantry or simply prefer some other flavors, you don’t have to worry because it will work well for regular and gluten-free mixes as well.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 box of cake mix (Vanilla, regular or gluten-free, whichever you prefer)
- 1/4 cup of Tequila
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of orange extract
For the cream cheese lime frosting:
- 1/2 stick of unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese (preferably the full-fat one)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of lime zest
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt (preferably kosher)
- 3 1/2 cups of confectioner’s sugar
- 3 tablespoons of lime juice
Additional:
- Decoration (jellied citrus slices, drinking straws…)
Step-by-step guide
#1: Measure the ingredients, prepare the dishes & turn on the oven
- First, preheat the oven. All cake mixes are labeled at which temperature they are best baked, but you don’t always have to listen to them if you know how your oven works.
- Line a cupcake pan with cupcake baking cups, you can use paper or silicone ones, whichever you prefer.
#2: Determine the amount of liquid
The math is simple:
- First, determine the amount of water called for by the cake mix.
- Second, subtract 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons, which is actually the amount of tequila + lime juice.
- Third, the amount of liquid you have left is actually the amount of water you will add to the cake mix.
- Fourth, an orange extract is added directly, so no accounting is required.
#3: Prepare the mix
- Carefully read the instructions on the back of the box and depending on what the instructions say, add additional ingredients if there are any (usually eggs, oil, etc).
- Once again, I remind you to pay attention to the amount of liquid I mentioned above! In this case, I “subtracted” the amount of tequila and lime juice from the total amount of liquid, i.e. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons, to be precise, a total of 6 tablespoons. Add the remaining amount of water. P. S. I usually use Silver or Blanco Tequila, but you can use whatever you like.
- Add the orange extract.
- Bake until done. Feel free to make a test with a toothpick, poke it into the cupcake, and if it comes out completely dry or with a few pieces on it, it’s done.
- Leave to cool on a wire rack before continuing.
* Now that you have a little break, I have a question for you. Have you ever tried making tequila cupcakes using cake mix? Do you prefer that, or are you on the team that likes to make margarita cupcakes from a box mix? Be sure to leave a comment!
#4: Make the cream cheese lime frosting
- Now we move on to combining the other ingredients. Therefore, place the softened butter in a bowl of the appropriate size and beat it on medium speed until you get a nice, fluffy texture.
- When you are sure it is the right thickness, add cream cheese, lime zest, vanilla, and salt and beat for a few more minutes until they’re well combined. Medium-high will be quite enough. Beat until smooth.
- Reduce the speed to the slowest and gradually add the sugar, not all at once or you will probably end up with a cloud of dust. As the mixture gets better and better composed, increase the speed.
- What would these margarita cupcakes from box mix be if you didn’t add lime juice, so be sure to add a generous spoonful?.
#5: Time for the frosting!
Just a word of warning, as much as you are in a hurry, trust me you want to wait for the cookies to cool completely or all your hard work will go to waste. Once my friends told me they were coming over for tea in an hour and I had to make something sweet and clean the house, and guess what? I didn’t wait for them to cool and the frosting literally spilled everywhere. So, learn from my mistakes!
Once they are ready, simply frost them and that’s it. I mustn’t forget to point out one more thing. You don’t have to wait for the cupcakes to cool completely before you start making the frosting. This is actually a good thing because it will stiffen up to the texture you need. Decorate to your preferences.
Also, how about discovering the secret to the perfect strawberry margarita cupcake recipe? I believe there are many fans of grownups-only treats among you. I belong to this category myself!
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These lime-infused cupcakes with a bit of tequila are all you need in your life! They are so delicious yet so easy to make which makes them perfect for all skill levels. Look at these yummy beauties, they really are a whole new dimension of taste!
So, what do you think? Will you be trying margarita cupcakes with cake mix soon? I’m expecting you in the comment section below.
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Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 box of cake mix (Vanilla, regular or gluten-free, whichever you prefer)
- 1/4 cup of Tequila
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of orange extract
For the cream cheese lime frosting:
- 1/2 stick of unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese (preferably the full-fat one)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of lime zest
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt (preferably kosher)
- 3 1/2 cups of confectioner's sugar
- 3 tablespoons of lime juice
- Decoration (jellied citrus slices, drinking straws…)
Instructions
- Measure the ingredients, prepare the dishes & turn on the ovenFirst, preheat the oven. All cake mixes are labeled at which temperature they are best baked, but you don't always have to listen to them if you know how your oven works.Line a cupcake pan with cupcake baking cups, you can use paper or silicone ones, whichever you prefer.
- Determine the amount of liquidThe math is simple:First, determine the amount of water called for by the cake mix.Second, subtract 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons, which is actually the amount of tequila + lime juice.Third, the amount of liquid you have left is actually the amount of water you will add to the cake mix.Fourth, an orange extract is added directly, so no accounting is required.
- Prepare the mixCarefully read the instructions on the back of the box and depending on what the instructions say, add additional ingredients if there are any (usually eggs, oil, etc).Once again, I remind you to pay attention to the amount of liquid I mentioned above! In this case, I "subtracted" the amount of tequila and lime juice from the total amount of liquid, i.e. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons, to be precise, a total of 6 tablespoons. Add the remaining amount of water. P. S. I usually use Silver or Blanco Tequila, but you can use whatever you like.Add the orange extract.Bake until done. Feel free to make a test with a toothpick, poke it into the cupcake, and if it comes out completely dry or with a few pieces on it, it's done.Leave to cool on a wire rack before continuing.* Now that you have a little break, I have a question for you. Have you ever tried making tequila cupcakes using cake mix? Do you prefer that, or are you on the team that likes to make margarita cupcakes from a box mix? Be sure to leave a comment!1 box of cake mix (Vanilla, regular or gluten-free, whichever you prefer), 1/4 cup of Tequila, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of orange extract
- Make the cream cheese lime frostingNow we move on to combining the other ingredients. Therefore, place the softened butter in a bowl of the appropriate size and beat it on medium speed until you get a nice, fluffy texture.When you are sure it is the right thickness, add cream cheese, lime zest, vanilla, and salt and beat for a few more minutes until they're well combined. Medium-high will be quite enough. Beat until smooth.Reduce the speed to the slowest and gradually add the sugar, not all at once or you will probably end up with a cloud of dust. As the mixture gets better and better composed, increase the speed.What would these margarita cupcakes from box mix be if you didn't add lime juice, so be sure to add a generous spoonful?.1/2 stick of unsalted butter, 8 ounces cream cheese (preferably the full-fat one), 1 1/2 teaspoons of lime zest, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, A pinch of salt (preferably kosher), 3 1/2 cups of confectioner's sugar, 3 tablespoons of lime juice
- Time for the frosting!Just a word of warning, as much as you are in a hurry, trust me you want to wait for the cookies to cool completely or all your hard work will go to waste. Once my friends told me they were coming over for tea in an hour and I had to make something sweet and clean the house, and guess what? I didn't wait for them to cool and the frosting literally spilled everywhere. So, learn from my mistakes!Once they are ready, simply frost them and that's it. I mustn’t forget to point out one more thing. You don't have to wait for the cupcakes to cool completely before you start making the frosting. This is actually a good thing because it will stiffen up to the texture you need. Decorate to your preferences.Also, how about discovering the secret to the perfect strawberry margarita cupcake recipe? I believe there are many fans of grownups-only treats among you. I belong to this category myself!Decoration (jellied citrus slices, drinking straws…)
