i'm in love with lime "cake aka "margarita cake"

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
penny jordan
Lubbock, TX

Yum! Dreamy Lime Cake that tastes like it was made from scratch. You may start this off with a cake mix, but nobody will ever know! The name of this cake says it ALL!

(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For i'm in love with lime "cake aka "margarita cake"

  • LIME CAKE INGREDIENTS:
  • 1(18.25oz) box
    white cake mix
  • 1(4 serv box
    lime jell-o, (dry)
  • 1 1/4 c
    bottled non-alcoholic margarita mix
  • 2 lg
    egg whites
  • 1/2 c
    canola oil
  • 1/3 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    lime juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp
    lime zest
  • 10 to 20
    drops green food coloring, if desired
  • LIME ICING:
  • 4 oz
    whipped cream cheese
  • 1 - 8 oz. pkg
    frozen cool-whip, thawed
  • 1 pkg
    lime jell-o, dry (4 serving size)
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp
    bottled, non-alcoholic, margarita mix
  • 1 tsp
    lime zest

How To Make i'm in love with lime "cake aka "margarita cake"

  • 1
    Preheat: Oven to 350 degrees F. Coat: A 9x13x2-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In: A large mixing bowl, beat together cake mix, 1 pkg. dry lime jell-o, egg whites, oil, margarita mix, green food coloring, lime juice, lime zest and water until well blended. Pour: Into prepared pan.
  • 3
    Bake: About 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove: From oven and let cool.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, In a medium mixing bowl, make frosting by beating whipped cream cheese and thawed cool-whip with electric mixer. Add: Dry lime jell-o (slowly) and continue to mix well. Add: Lime zest and 1 to 2 Tbsp. bottled margarita mix and continue to mix well with mixer until light and fluffy. Frost: Cooled cake, cover loosely, and chill at least one hour before serving. Store: Covered leftovers in refrigerator. ENJOY!

Categories & Tags for I'M IN LOVE WITH LIME "CAKE AKA "MARGARITA CAKE":

ADVERTISEMENT