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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 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.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let the cake rest for 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.