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margarita cupcakes

Dairy-Free Margarita Cupcakes That Steal the Show

These unforgettable margarita cupcakes are bursting with lime flavor and topped with a rich tequila-lime frosting, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 16 cupcakes
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour if not gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Almond Milk Can be substituted with soy or oat milk.
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Lime Zest
  • 2 large Large Eggs For vegan version, substitute with flax eggs.
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Butter Vegan butter is a good alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Can replace with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Sugar Can be substituted with granulated alternatives.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Margarita Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Butter
  • 1/4 cup Tequila Can omit or replace with lime soda/extract.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1-2 tbsp Almond Milk For adjusting texture.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • mixer
  • Cupcake liners

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with 16 cupcake liners.
  2. Create a buttermilk substitute by combining almond milk and white vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk together the dry ingredients: gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  4. Cream the dairy-free butter and half of the sugar until slightly fluffy, then add remaining sugar and vegetable oil.
  5. Incorporate the large eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  6. Blend in half of the dry mixture, followed by the buttermilk substitute, lime juice, and lime zest.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full and bake for 15–18 minutes.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating dairy-free butter until creamy, then gradually adding powdered sugar.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the creamy tequila-lime frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a vibrant touch, consider garnishing cupcakes with lime slices or tequila pipettes.

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