Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

Cupcakes :

Frosting :

Garnish :

	PREP TIME 25m	COOK TIME 1h5m	TOTAL TIME 1h30m
YIELD 24 servings

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).
Place foil or paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
In large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds.
Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
Divide batter among muffin cups.
Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks.
Cool completely.
In large bowl, beat shortening and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until combined.
Add 1 tablespoon of the margarita mix; beat until blended.
Add enough of the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons margarita mix, 1 teaspoon at a time, beating until frosting is light and fluffy.
Spoon frosting into decorating bag fitted with #1M star tip; pipe frosting in circular pattern on tops of cupcakes.
Garnish with lime slices.