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This Margarita Cake is like a full margarita cocktail in cake form. Yes, it's got lime and tequila!
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5 from 4 votes

Margarita Cake

This tender triple layer Margarita Cake is like a full margarita cocktail in cake form. Yes, it's even got lime and tequila!
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lime cake recipe, margarita birthday cake, margarita cake recipe
Servings: 9
Calories: 3063kcal
Author: Jill

Equipment

  • 3 round 9 inch cake pans
  • 1 round 10 inch cake board
  • 1 Cake leveler
  • 1 large piping bag fitted with star tip

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 6 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole milk
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup tequila
  • 4 tablespoons lime zest
  • Lime slices for decorating
  • Lime zest for decorating

Frosting Ingredients

  • 3 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups shortening
  • 12 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons grated lime zest
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Lime slices for decor
  • Sugar sprinkles for decor

Instructions

Directions

  • 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.

Frosting Directions

  • Using a standing mixer, combine all ingredients into the mixer and beat until combined, smooth and stiff with peaks.
  • Scoop 1 C 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 C of frosting onto the cake and smooth evenly.
  • Place the second cake round onto the top of the frosting.
  • Scoop 1 C 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.
  • Cut into slices and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 3063kcal | Carbohydrates: 317g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 194g | Saturated Fat: 96g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Monounsaturated Fat: 60g | Trans Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 330mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 248g | Vitamin A: 3862IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 4mg