Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

The Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious twist on the classic cocktail, combining the flavors of lime and cream cheese in a moist and tangy cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Cake mix
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon Lime zest
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 package Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Key lime juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• optional for garnish Lime slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lime zest, and lime juice. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and key lime juice until smooth.
5. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

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.