Description
Tequila Sunrise Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of a classic cocktail with the sweetness of cupcakes, featuring a vibrant orange and red color reminiscent of a sunrise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- Orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk, tequila, and orange juice until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Top each cupcake with whipped cream and drizzle with grenadine syrup. Garnish with an orange slice.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute tequila with additional orange juice.
- Make sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before adding the frosting to prevent it from melting.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Tequila Sunrise, Cupcakes, Dessert, Cocktail Inspired, Baking