Corona Cupcakes with Lime Frosting

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Corona Cupcakes recipe inspired by the refreshing taste of Corona beer with a hint of lime! Perfect for summer parties, Cinco de Mayo, or just a fun baking project.

Total Time33

Yield:

Author: Amy Locurto

Calories: 168kcal

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup Corona beer room temperature
2 tbsp lime juice
Zest of 1 lime

For the Frosting:

½ cup unsalted butter softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk if needed for consistency

For Garnish:

Lime wedges
Coarse sugar or sea salt optional, for a margarita-style rim

Instructions

Make the Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until combined.
Pour in the Corona beer, lime juice, and lime zest, then mix. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined (don’t overmix!).
Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about ¾ full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Make the Frosting

Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
Add lime juice and lime zest. Mix until smooth.
If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream or milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Decorate the Cupcakes

Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
If desired, dip the edges of the frosting in coarse sugar or sea salt for a fun margarita-like touch.
Garnish with a small lime wedge on top.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake, corona, cupcakes, dessert, lime

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