Get ready to enjoy these colorful Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes! They combine fruity flavors with a hint of tequila for a fun treat that's perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups caster sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups full cream milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink and red food gel for strawberry flavor
- 1 tsp strawberry flavoring
- Yellow food gel for mango flavor
- 1 tsp mango flavoring
- 2 tsp tequila (optional)
Frosting:
- 1 batch American or Swiss Meringue Buttercream
- Pink and red food gels for strawberry
- Yellow food gel for mango
- Strawberry and mango flavorings
Decorations:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 10 limes, cut into 40 wedges
- 10 strawberries, halved
Directions:
Prep and Bake:
1. Preheat the oven to 275F for fan-forced or 320F for conventional. Line two cupcake tins with liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and mix until crumbly.
3. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil, yogurt, tequila, and vanilla; mix well.
4. Divide the batter into two portions. Add pink and red food gels and strawberry flavoring to one portion. Add yellow food gel and mango flavoring to the other portion.
5. Pipe alternating layers of strawberry and mango batter into the liners.
6. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Frosting and Decoration:
1. Prepare the buttercream frosting, dividing it into two portions. Add pink and red food gels and strawberry flavoring to one portion. Add yellow food gel and mango flavoring to the other portion.
2. Dip the rims of the cooled cupcakes in water, then roll in granulated sugar.
3. Pipe frosting in swirls on each cupcake, alternating between strawberry and mango flavors.
4. Decorate each cupcake with a lime wedge and a strawberry half.
5. Enjoy these delicious Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes at your next party or gathering! Perfect for bringing a taste of summer to any occasion.