Margarita Cupcakes Recipe

1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box

Juice and zest of 1 lime

1 c. butter, softened

5 c. powdered sugar

1/4 c. lime juice

1/4 c. tequila

Coarse salt, for garnish

Lime zest, for garnish

Lime wedges, for garnish

Preheat oven to 350° and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Prepare cake batter according to package instructions. Stir in lime zest and juice, then pour batter into prepared cupcake pan. Bake according to package instructions. Let cool completely before frosting.
Make tequila frosting: In a large bowl, combine butter, half of the powdered sugar, lime juice and tequila. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth. Add the rest of the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
Pipe cooled cupcakes with tequila frosting. Garnish with salt, lime zest, lime wedges and a decorative straw.

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