There’s something in the air – maybe Cinco de Mayo excitement?
Two different people living on opposite sides of the country sent me emails about Margarita Cupcakes. Coincidence? Maybe, if you believe in coincidence. What I’m sure of is that as of today margagogo went from having obligated friends, alert readers and maybe even a fan to having National Correspondents.
My sister-in-law (AKA West Coast Bureau Chief) sent me a picture of a sign in her Seattle local – Cupcake Royale – offering up a May 4th Margarita Cupcake tasting.
My good friend (AKA CT Editorial Director) sent me a Margarita Cupcake recipe with this note: “Can you even stand it? This makes me hungry and thirsty all at the same time!!”
No, I can’t even stand it. This is just so amazing! Fate, or Cinco de Mayo excitement or my newly appointed editorial board demands Margarita Cupcakes. The recipe below, as submitted by the CT Editorial Director is from Chic Style Modern. It’s written by Ashley a Chic Style Modern contributing editor and it’s from 2011 – I’m sure it’s as tasty today as it was then.
Cupcake Royale - Will the Cupcake of the Month be the Margarita Cupcake?
Margarita Cupcakes
9 ounces Margarita Mix
3 ounces tequila
3/4 ounce Grand Marnier
1 (18.25 ounce) box white cake mix
3 large egg whites
2 Tablespoons canola oil
1 Tablespoon lime zest
Lime Buttercream Icing:
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
5 to 6 cups powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lime zest
If you’re in the Seattle area, please go check out Cupcake Royale. Not only is their tag line, “Keeping it Royale” funny, but I’ve had the pleasure of sampling a cupcake or two and they’re yummy. And if you’re in a kitchen and so inclined, whip up a batch of Margarita Cupcakes and let me know how they are. (Just be sure to visit Chic Style Modern for the full instructions.)
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