Cinco De Mayo Margarita Cuppies
HISTORY LESSON: May 5th is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's unlikely victory against French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862; not to be mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, which takes place each year on September 16th. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these sweet and vibrant Cinco de Mayo Margarita Cuppies. Flavors of margarita mix, fresh lime juice, and a dash of vanilla are irresistible and pretty.
Cuppies Elements
1-3/4 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
2 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER
1/2 TEASPOON SEA SALT
1 STICK BUTTER
1 CUP ORGANIC CANE SUGAR
2 LARGE EGGS, ROOM TEMPERATURE
2 TEASPOONS MADAGASCAR BOURBON OR MEXICAN VANILLA EXTRACT
1/2 CUP MILK
3 MEDIUM LIMES, ZESTED AND JUICED
1/4 CUP MARGARITA MIX
Cuppies Directions
Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Set a sifter into the center of a medium mixing bowl and add flour, baking powder and sea salt; sift dry ingredients into bowl.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add butter and sugar; whisk until well-incorporated.
Add eggs, one at a time, and whisk well.
Add vanilla extract and beat on medium-high speed until all is incorporated; be mindful to scrape the sides well.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients, one cup at a time.
Add the milk to the mixture and whisk until well-combined.
Increase mixer to high speed and add lime juice, lime zest, and margarita mix; whisk well.
Line two muffin pans with paper cups and spoon/scoop batter into each cup, about 1/2 to 2/3 full.
Bake cuppies for 18 - 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the cake.
*Optional* While cuppies are still warm, brush tops with tequila for an infusion of flavor and allow it to soak into the cuppies before frosting with buttercream.
Buttercream Elements
7-8 CUPS CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR
1 CUP CRISCO VEGETABLE SHORTENING
1/8 TEASPOON SALT
1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT
2 TABLESPOONS KEY LIME JUICE
3/4 CUP MILK
2 TABLESPOONS KEY LIME ZEST, OPTIONAL
COARSE SUGAR
SEA SALT, OPTIONAL
Buttercream Directions
In a large mixing bowl, add shortening, vanilla extract and lime juice; cream together with a hand mixer until smooth.
Add confectioners sugar, one cup at a time, followed by a splash of milk each time, until all is used; whisking well in between additions.
Add lime juice and lime zest for frosting; whisk well.
Spoon frosting into a piping bag prepped with your tip of choice, and frost your cuppies.
Garnish with a lime wheel or lime wedge, and sprinkle with lime zest and coarse sugar or sea salt, if desired.