5 from 12 votes
Margarita Cake
This Margarita Cake features a moist batter infused with lime juice, zest, and tequila, layered with a rich frosting that combines butter, shortening, powdered sugar, and fresh lime. The lime and tequila give the cake a distinctive citrus aroma and subtle bite, while the creamy frosting balances sweetness and tartness. The cake is decorated with lime slices and zest for an attractive finish.
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
12
slices
Calories:
1279 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 cups butter softened, unsalted
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 egg large, whites
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 1/2 cups milk whole
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 cup tequila
- 4 Tablespoons lime zest
- lime for decorating, slices
- lime zest for decorating
Frosting Ingredients
- 3 cups butter softened, unsalted
- 3 cups shortening
- 12 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons lime grated zest
- 6 Tablespoons lime juice fresh
- lime for decor, slices
- sugar sprinkles for decor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease cake pans with baking spray, set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Using a standing mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat together the egg whites and vanilla until combined. Gradually beat in the flour ingredients and milk until combined. Beat in the lime juice, tequila, and lime zest until combined.
- Divide the batter between the 3 cake pans.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
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Frosting
- Using a standing mixer, combine all ingredients into the mixer and beat until combined, smooth and stiff with peaks.
- Scoop 1 cup of frosting into the piping bag and set aside.
Decorating
- Using the cake leveler, remove the domes from the cakes to level them out.
- Place one cake round onto the cake board. Scoop 1 cup of frosting onto the cake and smooth evenly.
- Place the second cake round onto the top of the frosting. Scoop 1 cup of frosting onto the second cake layer and smooth evenly.
- Place the last cake round onto the top of the frosting. Using the remaining frosting, frost entire cake.
- Pipe dollops of frosting onto the top of the cake. Place Lime slices onto the frosting. Zest a lime all over the top of the cake.
- Place into the fridge for an hour to allow the frosting to harden up a bit.
Notes
- Store leftover cake refrigerated in an airtight container or cake carrier to keep it fresh for 3-4 days.
- Allow cakes to cool completely and level before frosting to achieve smooth layers.
Nutrition Information
Serving
12
Calories
1279kcal
(64%)
Carbohydrates
138g
(46%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
10g
(500%)
Cholesterol
246mg
(82%)
Sodium
377mg
(16%)
Potassium
283mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
186g
(372%)
Vitamin A
2905IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1279
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12 | |
| Calories | 1279kcal | 64% |
| Carbohydrates | 138g | 46% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 10g | 500% |
| Cholesterol | 246mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 186g | 372% |
| Vitamin A | 2905IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.