ADULT MARGARITA CAKE

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Now you can have your cake and drink it too! This is a refreshing cool cake that is perfect for a 21st Birthday or Cinco De Mayo! A non-alcoholic version can be made by substituting cold water in place of the tequila and Grand Marnier. Cheers!

Provided by Suzanne Forsberg

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box white or yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 1/4 c margarita mix
1 box (3 ounce) box lime Jell-o
3/4 c boiling water
3/4 c tequila with 1 1/2 ounce of it grand marnier
1 8 ounce container whipped topping (thawed)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, blend all cake ingredients and margarita mix together until smooth. Pour cake batter into a greased (cooking spray) 13X9X2 baking pan.
  • 2. Bake at 350-degree oven for 30-35 minutes and the cake is done. (To test for doneness, insert a wooden toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.)
  • 3. Let cake cool completely, about two hours.
  • 4. To make the topping: Dissolve the Jell-O powder completely in boiling water, then add in the Grand Mariner and tequila; mix well.
  • 5. Poke holes over cake with a straw. Drizzle Jell-O mixture over entire top of cake. Refrigerate cake for 2 or more hours until ready to serve.
  • 6. Just before serving, top cake with Cool Whip topping and top with lime zest and lime garnish.

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