Strawberry Margarita Cake With Tequila Frosting

This Strawberry Margarita Cake is absolutely amazing. Tasting like a sweet combination of strawberries and lime, with a burst of tequila, this delicious layer cake is going to make you happy. Moist and tender, this lime and strawberry cake is absolutely amazing. If you are looking for a cake that is perfect for Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo, this Strawberry Margarita Cake is the best.

Servings Servings

Ingredients

CAKE:

6 cup All Purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp kosher salt
3 cup unsalted butter softened
4 cup sugar
4 large egg whites
3 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup Whole milk
1/2 cup lime juice
1 cup tequila
4 tbsp lime zest
Lime slices for decorating
Lime zest for decorating

Strawberry Tequila Lime Frosting:

1 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
4 Tbsp tequila
2 Tbsp triple sec
4 Tbsp strawberry puree prepared
9 cups confectioners sugar
2 teaspoons lime zest

Instructions

Cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease cake pans with pam baking spray, set aside
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt
Using a standing mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Beat together the egg whites and vanilla until combined
Gradually beat in the flour ingredients until combined
Beat in the lime juice, tequila, and lime zest until combined
Divide the batter between the 3 cake pans
Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Allow the cakes to cool completely

Strawberry Tequila Lime Frosting:

Using a standing mixer, combine all ingredients into the mixer and beat until combined, smooth and stiff with peaks
Scoop 1 C of frosting into the piping bag and set aside