How to Make Margarita Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of the classic cocktail, the margarita? If so, you're going to love this delicious and refreshing Margarita Cake recipe. This dessert takes all the zesty and tangy flavors of a margarita and turns them into a moist and decadent cake that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're throwing a summer barbecue, hosting a dinner party, or just craving a sweet and citrusy treat, this Margarita Cake is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package orange cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup water
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons triple sec liqueur
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tequila
  • 2 tablespoons triple sec liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 10-inch bundt cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • To make the cake: Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, water, lemon juice, 1/4 cup tequila and 2 tablespoons triple sec in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack while you make the glaze.
  • To make the glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon tequila, 2 tablespoons triple sec, and 2 tablespoons lime juice in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Pour glaze over cake while still warm.
  • Nutrition

    393 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 418mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 69mg