No. 1 : Quick Recipe
Margarita Cupcakes
- 1½ Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 2 Tsp Lime Zest
- ½ Cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Large Eggs
- 4 Large Egg Whites
- ½ Cup Grapeseed or Avocado Oil
- *Margarita Frosting
- **Lime Garnish
Step One
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line 2 (12 hole) cupcake tins with cupcake wrappers(or 2 mini cupcake tins).
Step Two
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and zest in a bowl.
Step Three
In another large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, egg and egg whites. Add the flour mixture to the yogurt mixture, then stir in the oil until just incorporated.
Step Four
Pour the batter into the prepared tins. Bake for about 10 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out with just a few crumbs. Cool the cakes before frosting. Chill until ready to use.
* Margarita Frosting
- 1 (8 oz) Pkg Light Cream Cheese
- 2 TB Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tsp Tequila (or Vanilla Extract)
- 1 – 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- Zest of 1 Large Orange
In the bowl of a standing mixer, (or with a hand mixer), cream together the butter and cream cheese, then add the tequila. Gradually add the powdered sugar until your desired consistency and then stir in the orange zest.
**Lime Garnish
Combine ¼ Cup Raw or Demerara Sugar with 2 TB Lime Zest. Sprinkle over the top of each cupcake.
No. 2 : Kitchen SCOOP
Did you know the Margarita was named after the first person to taste it? Bartender Don Carlos Orozco was experimenting with new drink ideas when Margarita walked into the bar. She declared the drink delicious and a legendary cocktail was born!
No. 3 : Clever Idea
Always make sure to chill cream cheese frostings before using – you will be able to create some height on top of your cakes without having the frosting slide off!
No. 4 : Wine FIND of the Week
Domaine Ste. Michelle Cuvee Brut
Columbia Valley, Washington
About $16.00
A citrus sweet treat like this one deserves a little sparkle. You’ll enjoy toasting with this not-too-dry and not-too-sweet fizzy, that has a refreshing lemon-lime taste and a light toasty finish.