Margarita Cupcake

I was on a mission to find the best margarita cupcake.  I found a recipe that was a hit and another that was a flop.  From a convenience perspective it is nice to find a recipe that starts with a ready-made cake mix. Alternatively I enjoy making cakes from scratch and am always in search of a good recipe. In this recipe comparison the best margarita cupcake was from a modified ready-made cake mix. You can tell by the pictures below that "The Hit" looks more appetizing.  It had better taste, was more moist and did not crumble.

Margarita Cupcake Recipe

1 white cake mix

3/4 cup margarita mix

2 eggs

1/3 cup oil

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon lime peel, grated

Juice of 1 lime

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and beat about 2 minutes or until well blended. Divide into cupcake liners or margarita glasses {directions below}

Bake regular size cupcakes at 350 degrees for about 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Margarita Frosting Recipe

1/2 cup butter (room temperature)

1/2 cup shortening
1 lb. cups powdered sugar
2 T. Margarita mix
2-3 T. fresh lime juice

Directions:

Beat butter and shortening until smooth, then add powdered sugar along with tequila and lime juice or margarita mix