Cinco de Mayo is a special day that celebrates the Mexican culture and its many traditions. One of these traditions is the celebration of piñata-style desserts. These cupcakes are made with lime juice and sugar, and are filled with a variety of flavors, such as strawberry, peach, or raspberry. They are perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
Lime Piñata Cupcakes for Cinco de Mayo
I am so in love with these super cute pinata cupcakes! Made from scratch, they are so fun to serve! They are the perfect dessert to serve during the Cinco de Mayo holiday celebrations, and the lime buttercream frosting is truly divine! Get the party started with these beauties! Be sure to try my Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes too! Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that some of these ingredients are trademarked products. Wilton is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
How to Make Lime Piñata Cupcakes for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond!
Combine the dry ingredients together. Cream together the butter and sugar. Mix in the milk, lime juice and sour cream, then the eggs and lime zest. Mix in the dry ingredients. Add the food coloring. Fill your cupcake molds and bake. Once cooled, remove the center of each cupcake and fill with sprinkles. Pipe on the lime buttercream frosting, top with more sprinkles and enjoy!
These Cinco de Mayo pinata cupcakes are so fun to make and eat! The bright lime flavors are so fresh and zingy, and I know you are going to love that buttercream frosting! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
