Margarita Cupcakes

Perfect for taking it easy on those hazy, lazy days — simple iced 1M swirled cupcakes in refreshing colors. The baking is just as easy using bright ColorCups.

Ingredients & Tools
Instructions

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix
1 can frozen Margarita mix
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lime zest
Buttercream Frosting
White Sparkling Sugar, 8 oz.
Rose Icing Color, 1 oz. - Pink Food Coloring

Tools
12-cup Standard Muffin Pan
Cupcake liners
12 in. Disposable Decorating Bags
Open Star Cake Decorating Tip 1M
1M Open Star Piping Tip $1.90
Shallow bowls
Electric mixer
Lollipop sticks

Instructions

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Make cupcakes: 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.
Tint icing: Prepare buttercream frosting following recipe instructions. Tint icing using small amount of Rose Icing Colors.
Decorate cupcakes: Using tip 1M, pipe buttercream swirls on top of cupcakes. Top cupcakes with white sparkling sugars. Insert lollipop sticks into cupcakes.