Strawberry Margarita Cake

1/4 cup lime juice

1 tablespoon lime zest

2 cups milk whole milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup strawberry margarita 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cup granulated sugar

2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

Pink food coloring 

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1 c butter, slightly softened

3 c powdered sugar

1 1/2 t lime zest

1 T strawberry margarita

1/2 t salt

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• 3 cups confectcup unsalted butter room temperatureIn a large bowl, mix together lime juice, lime zest, milk, oil, strawberry margarita, vanilla, and sugaIn a small bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.  Add the dry ingredients to the mixture and stir until just combined.  Add pink food coloring.

In a large bowl, mix together lime juice, lime zest, milk, oil, tequila, vanilla, and sugar.

In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the lime mixture and stir until just combined.

Divide evenly among 18 cupcake liners.

Bake at 350 F for 20-24 minutes, until a tester comes out clean and the cupcakes spring back when lightly pressed.

Frosting Instructions

Beat butter on high speed with an electric mixer for about three minutes until light and airy.

Mix in powdered sugar a little bit at a time.

Add lime zest, strawberry margarita, and salt and continue to beat for another minute.

Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.