Tequila Frosting

What is Tequila Frosting:

Tequila frosting/icing is a buttercream frosting/icing that uses tequila to let down the consistency to spread better rather than using milk.  The tequila adds a delicious taste to the mixture and if you have added some chilli pepper to the cake it works really well together. A sprinkle of lime zest on top of the frosting/icing is a tastebud reminder how well tequila and lime go together too!

How is tequila frosting different to ordinary frosting:

A normal buttercream frosting/icing can have a few tablespoons of milk added to get the consistency to be a bit more spreadable.  With tequila frosting/icing you substitute the milk for, yes you guessed it, TEQUILA!

Recipe:

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Tequila Frosting

A delicious topping for a chocolate cake with a taste twist

Author: Heidi Roberts

Ingredients

• 115 gm unsalted butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups icing sugar
• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2-3 Tbsp tequila
• 1 zest lime
• 4 squares 75%+ dark chocolate

Instructions

1. In a large bowl beat the butter until smooth

2. Add the salt and vanilla and beat together well

3. Slowly add the icing sugar beating well

4. Add the tequila and cinnamon and beat together until the whole frosting/icing is smooth and ready to spread

5. Frost the cake then grate the lime zest over the top

6. Finely grate the chocolate over the whole top of the cake

7. Enjoy!

What cake would tequila frosting go well with?

Definitely a chocolate cake and if it is a Mexican inspired cake with a hint of cayenne pepper then so much the better.

If you would like the recipe for Mexican Chocolate Cake and other Mexican recipes click the links below.

Mexican Inspired Chocolate Cake

Tequila Ice Pops

Disclaimer:

This recipe was sent to me by a Mexican friend however I have made a few changes.  All photos are my own and no photo may be reproduced in any manner without my written permission.