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Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes Recipe

Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes Recipe

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These Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes are a delightful treat inspired by the classic cocktail. With a burst of fruity flavors and a hint of tequila, they’re perfect for parties and celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

  • 3 1/2 cups plain (all-purpose flour)
  • 1 1/4 cups caster (superfine 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 (whole milk)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 4 drops pink food gel + 3 drops red food gel
  • 1 tsp strawberry flavouring
  • 4 drops yellow food gel
  • 1 tsp mango flavouring
  • 2 tsp tequila (optional)

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 batch American buttercream frosting or Swiss meringue buttercream frosting
  • 5 drops pink food gel + 3 drops red food gel
  • 1 tsp strawberry flavouring
  • 5 drops yellow food gel
  • 1 tsp mango flavouring
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Garnish

  • 10 limes – cut into 40 wedges
  • 10 strawberries (washed & halved)

Instructions

  1. Cupcakes – Preheat oven. Mix dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients. Divide batter. Color and flavor batters. Pipe into liners. Bake and cool.
  2. Frosting – Color and flavor frosting. Prep cupcakes with sugar rim. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with lime wedges and strawberry halves.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit the tequila.
  • Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Experiment with different fruit flavors for a unique twist.

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