Tequila Mango Strawberry Cupcakes
These cupcakes incorporate fresh strawberries and mango blended into the batter, with a splash of tequila for flavor. The batter is baked until golden and topped with a fruity glaze, resulting in moist cupcakes with a bright, tangy flavor profile and a slightly glossy finish.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Cupcake muffin tins
- Paper cupcake liners
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Blender or food processor
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup tequila preferably blanco
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. In a blender or food processor, blend the strawberries and mango until smooth. Set aside the fruit puree.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. The mixture should be pale and slightly increased in volume.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Continue until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous. Then, mix in the milk, tequila, and fruit purees until fully incorporated.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula or mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the cupcakes tender.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cupcakes should be golden and spring back when lightly pressed.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Once cooled, mix the powdered sugar with a few teaspoons of water or lemon juice to create a glaze. Drizzle over the top of each cupcake for a shiny finish.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Notes
Ensure fruit purees are smooth for even mixing and a uniform texture. You can adjust the tequila amount for desired booziness. The glaze adds a sweet, glossy touch but is optional.