Margarita Cake

The Margarita Cake is inspired by the popular cocktail, the Margarita. It combines the refreshing flavors of lime and tequila in a delicious cake form.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Margarita Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Lime zest
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Tequila
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• for garnish Lime slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and tequila.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lime juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Garnish with lime slices.
7. Let the cake rest for 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.