i'm in love with lime "cake aka "margarita cake"

Name: I'M IN LOVE WITH LIME "CAKE AKA "MARGARITA CAKE"
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: ## LIME CAKE INGREDIENTS:; 1(18.25oz) box(es) white cake mix; 1(4 serv box(es) lime jell-o, (dry); 1 1/4 cup(s) bottled non-alcoholic margarita mix; 2 large egg whites; 1/2 cup(s) canola oil; 1/3 cup(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) lime juice, fresh squeezed; 1 tablespoon(s) lime zest; 10 to 20 - drops green food coloring, if desired; ## LIME ICING:; 4 ounce(s) whipped cream cheese; 1 - 8 oz. package(s) frozen cool-whip, thawed; 1 package(s) lime jell-o, dry (4 serving size); 1 to 2 tablespoon(s) bottled, non-alcoholic, margarita mix; 1 teaspoon(s) lime zest

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penny jordan

Lubbock, TX

Updated on Mar 18, 2012

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!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

LIME CAKE INGREDIENTS:
1(18.25oz) box white cake mix
1(4 serv box lime jell-o, (dry)
1 1/4 cups bottled non-alcoholic margarita mix
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh squeezed
1 tablespoon lime zest
10 to 20 - drops green food coloring, if desired
LIME ICING:
4 ounces whipped cream cheese
1 - 8 oz. packages frozen cool-whip, thawed
1 package lime jell-o, dry (4 serving size)
1 to 2 tablespoons bottled, non-alcoholic, margarita mix
1 teaspoon lime zest

How To Make i'm in love with lime "cake aka "margarita cake"

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.
Step 3

Bake: About 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove: From oven and let cool.
Step 4

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!
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