Tequila Lime Buttercream

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Our Margarita Cake recipes just wouldn't be the same without this delicious and simple Tequila Lime Buttercream! Just the name itself sounds like a party, doesn't it?
 
This delicious buttercream has so much flavor with lemon, lime, and a hint of tequila.
 
 
Delicious Tequila Lime Buttercream Frosting Recipe by MyCakeSchool.com! We use this for our Margarita Cake- Yum!

Using Tequila in Buttercream

I have to admit that I was a little skeptical at first about how adding tequila to buttercream would go over. I didn't know if there would be enough tequila flavor to be noticeable...and for that matter, if it would be any good!

As it turns out, the tequila-lime combo works perfectly when combined with buttercream, and is just what our Margarita Cake needed!

Keep this simple recipe in mind for margarita cakes and cupcakes! We think that you'll love it!
 
 
Tequila Lime Buttercream Frosting Recipe by MyCakeSchool.com!
 
 

How Much Tequila Should You Use in the Buttercream?

 
Although we only used three tablespoons of tequila in this generous batch of frosting, we found the flavor to be unmistakable without being overpowering.
 
However, if you like a stronger tequila flavor and are feeling adventurous, go for it! You can easily substitute out the milk in the recipe for more tequila (and then some). Enjoy!
 

Margarita Cakes Taste Amazing with tequila Lime Buttercream!

This recipe tastes amazing as a filling and frosting for our Margarita Cake recipes!

We have a fantastic Scratch Margarita Cake as well as a Margarita Cake that starts with a Cake Mix. Make sure to try them both, they are perfect for summer celebrations!

 

We have more "Boozy" Cake Recipes for You to Try!

In addition to the margarita cakes we've mentioned, don't miss these fun & boozy party cake recipes to make your celebrations even more special!

Piña Colada Cake

Pink Champagne Cake

Pink Champagne Cake Mix Cake

Champagne and Strawberries Cake

 

The BEST Margarita Cake with Tequila Lime Buttercream Frosting! MyCakeSchool.com.

Enjoy the Recipe

Thanks so much for stopping by! We hope that you give this Tequila Lime Buttercream a try. If you do, we'd love for you to leave a comment and photo below!

Tequila Lime Buttercream Frosting! Recipe by My Cake School!

 

 

Tequila Lime Buttercream

Tequila Lime Buttercream in a glass bowl with red spatula.

This delicious and easy Tequila Lime Buttercream has so much flavor! We love it with our Margarita Cake recipes!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (4 sticks) (453g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 10 to 12 cups (1150g to 1380g) powdered sugar (measure by lightly spooning to a cup, then sift. I used 12 cups.)
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
  • 4 Tablespoon (49g) lime juice (2 small limes)
  • 3 Tablespoons (37g) tequila
  • 2 teaspoons (11g) milk - milk is optional, you could also use lime juice or tequila
  • Coloring Gel- Optional - (Americolor Electric Green or similar shade)

Instructions

  1. Cream the softened butter until smooth. Add the salt and slowly add the powdered sugar until mixed with the butter.
  2. Add the lime juice, tequila and milk. Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  3. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and mix an additional 3 minutes on slow speed until creamy.

 

 

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5 Comments

  1. Hi Melisa Diamond. I would love to join you to learn how to bake cakes and decorate them. You are such an inspiration my dear. I have looked for a school where I can learn all these but I found your online cake school. I don't know how to pay for 1 year lessons as I am in Botswana in Africa. I don't have a credit card.

  2. Thank you! Was the perfect addition for a gin tonic drizzle cake recipe I found! I quartered the ingredients for my small cake and used only 200g sugar & a tiny bit more gin (instead of tequila) & lime juice. Very tasty ?

    1. Hi Patt, 10 cups was the lower end of the range given but you can adjust if you'd like. This makes a good amount of frosting.