Margarita Cake
Indulge in the zesty, boozy delight of Margarita Cake, a citrus-infused dessert that captures the essence of your favorite cocktail. This moist and flavorful sheet cake is infused with fresh lime and orange juice, lime zest, and a splash of tequila to deliver that signature margarita tang. Topped with a glossy lime-tequila glaze and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt, each bite is a symphony of sweet, tangy, and salty flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for summer gatherings, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, or any occasion in need of a festive twist, this cake is easy to make and even easier to love. Serve it with fresh lime slices for a vibrant garnish that completes the party on your plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Tequila
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 1.5 cups Confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons Additional lime juice (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoons Additional tequila (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon Coarse sea salt (for garnish)
- 4 Lime slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lime zest, orange zest, lime juice, orange juice, tequila, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by whisking together the confectioners’ sugar, additional lime juice, and tequila until smooth.
Once the cake is cooled, pour the glaze evenly over the top. Use a spatula to spread it to the edges if needed.
Sprinkle the coarse sea salt over the glaze for a margarita-inspired touch.
Slice into squares and garnish each piece with a lime slice if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.2 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.2 g | 651% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1275 mg | 425% | |
| Sodium | 4874 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 844.5 g | 307% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 594.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.8 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
