Although I’m not always a huge fan of margaritas, I do happen to love this Margarita Cake. I tested this recipe years ago when I was involved in putting together the Junior League of San Diego Cookbook: California Sol Food. The cake received very high ratings from recipe testers and therefore made it into the cookbook. And it’s a margarita cake recipe that doesn’t use a cake mix for a base. It’s a light and lemony cake with a lime-tequila glaze. It’s absolutely delicious. I’ve made it for so many years now, and it’s always a huge hit with guests.
This cake would be a nice cake for pretty much all occasions… but I recommend: Super Bowl, Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day. I’ve also served it at adult neighborhood parties, and everyone enjoys it. It’s a delicious one!
Can I leave out the tequila?
Yes! There is a small amount of tequila in the glaze- just one tablespoon. The tequila is added in to a hot lime simple syrup mixture, so it’s not exactly cooked out… but if you’re not a fan of tequila then it’s totally okay to leave it out. If you have guests who will be eating your cake who do not drink alcohol, it’s best to leave it out of the glaze. The cake will still be awesome without it.
Garnishes for Margarita Cake:
Make some lightly sweetened whipped cream. Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to a large bowl, add a heaping teaspoon of powdered sugar, and use and electric mixer to blend until thickened. Slice thin slices from fresh limes. Place a dollop of whipped cream on individual slices, and garnish with a lime slice (or cut into the slice and twist it for a fancier look).
Here are a few more margarita themed recipes you might enjoy:
Margarita Cupcakes Strawberry Margarita Pie Margarita Fruit Dip Grilled Margarita Shrimp Kebabs Margarita Shrimp Bites Strawberry Margaritas
