Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

You can even make an adult version, by adding 3 shots of either rum or tequila to the icing! I make this cake for parties and on birthdays.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Yield:
12 servings
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 (10 fluid ounce) can frozen margarita mix (such as Bacardi®), thawed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan.

Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, egg whites, frozen margarita mix, vegetable oil, lime zest, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center shows moist crumbs, 30 to 35 minutes. Cake will be very moist. Cool in the pan.

Step 4
To make frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy, and stir in the lemon peel and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl thoroughly with a spatula after each addition. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Cook’s Notes:

You may use your favorite 1-2-3-4 cake recipe if you'd prefer to make this cake from scratch.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

567
Calories
21g
Fat
92g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 567
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 27%
Saturated Fat11g 53%
Cholesterol41mg 14%
Sodium372mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate92g 33%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars80g
Protein4g
Vitamin C2mg 11%
Calcium100mg 8%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium91mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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