Delight in Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes

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Indulge in the delightful experience of savoring these vibrant Strawberry Mango Margarita Cupcakes. Combining the luscious essence of fruits with a subtle infusion of tequila, these celebratory confections are an ideal choice for a variety of occasions.

Ingredients:

Cupcakes:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups caster sugar

3 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp fine salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups full cream milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pink and red food gel (for strawberry flavor)

1 tsp strawberry flavoring

Yellow food gel (for mango flavor)

1 tsp mango flavoring

2 tsp tequila (optional)

Frosting:

1 batch of American or Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Food gels: Pink and red for strawberry; yellow for mango

Flavorings: Strawberry and mango

Decorations:

1 cup granulated sugar

10 limes, cut into 40 wedges

10 strawberries, halved

To begin, preheat the oven at 275°F (140°C) for fan-forced setting or at 320°F (160°C) for conventional baking. Prepare the cupcake tins by lining them with liners.

Combine the dry ingredients by mixing flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a sizable bowl. Incorporate the butter into the mixture until it has a crumbly consistency.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients Mixture:In a separate mixing bowl, blend the eggs, milk, oil, yogurt, tequila, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Segment and Enhance the Batter: Divide the batter evenly into two separate portions. In one portion, incorporate pink and red food coloring along with strawberry a vibrant hue and flavor. Add yellow food coloring and mango essence in the other portion for a different color and taste profile.

To prepare the cupcake liners, carefully alternate piping layers of strawberry and mango batter into them. Next, proceed to bake the cupcakes in the oven for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.

Let it Cool completely and enjoy!