Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

This Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting is a refreshing and tangy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cake is infused with the flavors of lime and tequila, and it is topped with a creamy and zesty cream cheese frosting. This cake is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering!

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 4 large eggs
• Zest of 2 limes
• For the Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons key lime juice
• Zest of 1 key lime
• For garnish:
• Lime slices
• Coarse salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the softened butter, vegetable oil, tequila, lime juice, eggs, and lime zest to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
6. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
8. Gradually add the powdered sugar, key lime juice, and key lime zest to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until well combined and smooth.
9. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of the key lime cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer.
10. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
11. Garnish the cake with lime slices and sprinkle some coarse salt on top for added flavor and presentation.
12. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set.
13. Slice and serve the Margarita Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting, and enjoy!

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