These margarita cupcakes are my most requested recipe. If you are unable to find Key lime juice, you can use regular lime juice. —Kerri McMillan, Sylvester, Georgia,
Ingredients
- 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
- 3/4 cup frozen nonalcoholic margarita mix, thawed
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- KEY LIME FROSTING:
- 3 to 4 tablespoons Key lime juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon meringue powder
- 1 teaspoon water
- 3-1/2 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- Optional: Lime zest and lime slices
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Directions
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Nutrition Facts
1 cupcake: 309 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
