{"id":56,"date":"2011-05-05T22:26:03","date_gmt":"2011-05-05T22:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2011-10-12T14:44:50","modified_gmt":"2011-10-12T18:44:50","slug":"mini-margarita-cupcakes-for-the-misses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/mini-margarita-cupcakes-for-the-misses\/","title":{"rendered":"mini margarita cupcakes for the misses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since Girl&#8217;s Night Out fell on Cinco De Mayo this year, we whipped up some themed cupcakes for our sweet snacks.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline;\" href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e201543223e2c7970c-pi\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451dba369e201543223e2c7970c image-full\" title=\"Margarita cupcake6\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e201543223e2c7970c-800wi\" alt=\"Margarita cupcake6\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I found this tasty recipe via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.recipegirl.com\/2007\/05\/01\/margarita-cupcakes\/\" target=\"_blank\">RecipeGirl.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Yields 24 regular cupcakes or 48 mini cupcakes<\/p>\n<p><strong>CAKE:<\/strong><br \/>\n9 ounces Margarita Mixer, bottled liquid<br \/>\n3 ounces tequila<br \/>\n1 (18.25 ounce) box white cake mix<br \/>\n3 large egg whites<br \/>\n2 Tablespoons canola oil<br \/>\n1 Tablespoon lime zest<\/p>\n<p><strong>LIME BUTTERCREAM ICING:<\/strong><br \/>\n1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature<br \/>\n5 to 6 cups powdered sugar<br \/>\n2 Tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed<br \/>\n1\/8 teaspoon salt<br \/>\n1 teaspoon lime zest<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline;\" href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e201538e50fc5b970b-pi\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451dba369e201538e50fc5b970b image-full\" title=\"Margarita cupcakes 2\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e201538e50fc5b970b-800wi\" alt=\"Margarita cupcakes 2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>1. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Line cupcake tins with paper liners.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Prepare cupcakes:<\/strong> Whisk together margarita mix &amp; tequila in a small bowl.<\/p>\n<p>3. In a large bowl, blend cake mix, egg whites, vegetable oil, lime zest and 1 1\/4 cups of the margarita mix from step 1. Blend on low for about 30 seconds and then increase speed to medium and blend for two additional minutes. Batter will be slightly lumpy.<\/p>\n<p>4. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners (about 3\/4 full). Bake for 20-25 min, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool for about 10 minutes in the pans, then remove them to a rack to cool completely. <em>*For mini cupcakes &#8211; bake for 16-18 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p>5. <strong>Prepare icing:<\/strong> Once cucpakes are completely cooled, prepare the icing. Place butter in a large bowl and beat with electric mixer until butter is fluffy. Add 5 cups of powdered sugar, salt, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix until thick and creamy. Add more powdered sugar until the frosting is of a good spreading (or piping) consistency. Ice cupcakes in whatever manner you prefer&#8230; spreading or piping the frosting.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline;\" href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e2014e88447244970d-pi\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451dba369e2014e88447244970d image-full\" title=\"Margarita cupcake3\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e2014e88447244970d-800wi\" alt=\"Margarita cupcake3\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I added some green sprinkles, straws &amp; umbrellas to give them a little personality.<\/p>\n<p>Gus &amp; Tuesday intently watched me make these so I coudn&#8217;t resist treating them to a little bit of the left over frosting :-)<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline;\" href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e2014e88447190970d-pi\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451dba369e2014e88447190970d image-full\" title=\"Margarita cupcake4\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e2014e88447190970d-800wi\" alt=\"Margarita cupcake4\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And the all the ladies liked them too!<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline;\" href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e201543223eb6b970c-pi\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d83451dba369e201543223eb6b970c image-full\" title=\"Margarita cupcake5\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d83451dba369e201543223eb6b970c-800wi\" alt=\"Margarita cupcake5\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A perfect treat for Cinco De Mayo, a summer soiree or just because.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00bf00;\"><strong>Like creative goodies that taste delicious?\u00a0 We love finding &amp; sharing fun recipes. 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I found this tasty recipe via RecipeGirl.com Yields 24 regular cupcakes or 48 mini cupcakes CAKE: 9 ounces Margarita Mixer, bottled liquid 3 ounces tequila 1 (18.25 ounce) box white cake mix 3 large egg whites 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 Tablespoon lime zest LIME BUTTERCREAM ICING: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 5 to 6 cups powdered sugar 2 Tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed 1\/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lime zest 1. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Line cupcake tins with paper liners. 2. Prepare cupcakes: Whisk together margarita mix &amp; tequila in a small bowl. 3. In a large bowl, blend cake mix, egg whites, vegetable oil, lime zest and 1 1\/4 cups of the margarita mix from step 1. Blend on low for about 30 seconds and then increase speed to medium and blend for two additional minutes. Batter will be slightly lumpy. 4. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners (about 3\/4 full). Bake for 20-25 min, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 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