Margarita Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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cupcake ingredients
1 package (18.25 oz. white cake mix
1 can (10 oz.) frozen margarita mix, thawed (undiluted )
3 egg whites
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp grated lime zest
key lime cream cheese icing ingredients
8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp key lime juice
1 tsp key lime zest or lemon zest
4-5 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line standard muffin pan with baking cups.
In large bowl, combine cake mix, Margarita mix, egg whites and vegetable oil using electric mixer.
Stir in lime zest; mix completely.
Fill prepared pans 2/3 full.
Bake 22-24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean.
Cool in pan on cooling rack 5-8 minutes.
Remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely.
Frost cooled cupcakes with icing and garnish, if desired, with a strawberry and/or lime twist.
ICING DIRECTIONS
In large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, juice and zest with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add 4 cups confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time; continue beating until light and fluffy.
If icing is too thin add additional confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	464.96 Kcal (1947 kJ)
Calories from fat	289.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.14g	49%
Cholesterol	82.49mg	27%
Sodium	31.92mg	1%
Potassium	19.17mg	0%
Total Carbs	45.52g	15%
Sugars	44.1g	176%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	0%
Protein	1.05g	2%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Calcium	13.1mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	501.68 Kcal (2100 kJ)
Calories from fat	312.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.68g	49%
Cholesterol	89mg	27%
Sodium	34.45mg	1%
Potassium	20.68mg	0%
Total Carbs	49.11g	15%
Sugars	47.59g	176%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	0%
Protein	1.13g	2%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Calcium	14.1mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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