Description
Delicious cupcakes infused with orange and tequila flavors, topped with fluffy frosting and garnished with cherries and orange slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon orange zest (finely grated)
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 5 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon tequila (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (finely grated, for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons orange juice (freshly squeezed, for frosting)
- 5 teaspoons grenadine
- 12–14 cherries (optional, for garnish)
- 12–14 quarter slices of orange (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep your muffin tins: Line your cupcake pans with paper liners.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla: Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Incorporate the egg whites: Add the egg whites in one at a time, mixing just until blended.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix it all: Alternately add the dry ingredients and orange juice to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the tequila: Add in the 2 tablespoons of tequila and gently fold until combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners: Fill the liners about two-thirds full.
- Bake those beauties: Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes: Let them cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
- Beat the butter and shortening for frosting: In a large bowl, cream together the salted butter and shortening until light and fluffy.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar: Gradually mix in the sugar until smooth and creamy.
- The flavorings: Combine the tequila, orange zest, and orange juice, and add to the frosting mixture.
- Adjust consistency: If too thick, add more orange juice; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Add the grenadine: Fold in the grenadine for color and flavor.
- Decorate your cupcakes: Use a piping bag for decoration.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, garnish each cupcake with a cherry or orange slice. Adjust the sweetness of the frosting by modifying the confectioners’ sugar to your liking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tequila cupcakes, dessert, festive dessert, cupcakes, cocktail-inspired desserts