Strawberry Margarita Cake
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5
Strawberry Margarita Cake
Description
This cake uses white cake mix blended with egg whites, water, and canola oil to achieve a light texture. Fresh lime juice and zest are whisked into the batter along with tequila, infusing the cake with citrus and subtle alcoholic notes. The batter is divided evenly among three 9-inch pans and baked until a toothpick comes out clean, resulting in tender, moist layers.
The frosting mixes softened unsalted butter, tequila, triple sec, strawberry puree, confectioners sugar, and lime zest. Whipped until smooth and stiff peaks form, it provides a creamy and flavorful contrast to the cake’s crumb. Layered with frosting between the cake rounds and over the top, the result is a visually appealing and flavorful cake with a balanced taste of fruitiness, citrus, and a hint of agave spirit.
The cake is suited for festive occasions where a boozy yet sweet dessert is desired. It requires cooling and leveling of cake layers before assembling and decorating. The recipe references additional standard white cake ingredients and suggests attention to cake pan preparation and baking time.
Ingredients
White Cake
- 2 boxes white cake mix
- 8 large egg white
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup lime fresh squeezed juice
- 3 large lime zested
Strawberry Lime Frosting
- 1 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 4 tablespoons tequila
- 2 tablespoons triple sec
- 4 tablespoons Strawberry Puree prepared
- 9 cups confectioners sugar sifted
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
Instructions
Cake Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray your three (9 inch) round cake pans with cooking spray, set aside.
- Using a standing mixer, beat together the cake mix, egg whites, water, and canola oil until combined.
- Whisk in the lime juice, and lime zest until incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the three prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the oven for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely.
Strawberry Tequila Lime 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 directions
- 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 and strawberry 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
- Cut into slices and enjoy!
Notes
- Use three 9-inch cake pans, greased and ready before baking.
- Level the cake layers with a cake leveler to ensure even stacking.
- Frosting should be smooth and hold stiff peaks for best layering and decorating.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Cake contains both tequila and triple sec for authentic margarita flavor in cake and frosting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 989 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 989kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 164g | 55% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 126g | 252% |
| Vitamin A | 723IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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