I'M IN LOVE WITH LIME "CAKE AKA "MARGARITA CAKE"

Recipe Rating:	2 Ratings5
Categories:	Cakes, Fruit Desserts, Quick & Easy, For Kids, Vegetarian
Keyword:	lime
Serves:	12
Prep Time:	25 Min
Cook Time:	30 Min

Ingredients

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 large	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

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penny jordan

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Lubbock, TX (pop. 229,573)

PennyLJ55

Member Since Jan 2012

penny's Notes:

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!

Directions

Preheat: Oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat: A 9x13x2-inch pan with cooking spray.

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.

Bake: About 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove: From oven and let cool.

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!