"You might be headed for Margaritaville—but this time it’s with dessert. Kick off the festivities with a tequila lime margarita cake recipe!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp kosher salt
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12 Tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature, 1½ sticks)
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 large eggs (room temperature)
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2 limes zest of limes
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2 Tbsp lime juice
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2 Tbsp tequila
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup milk
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1/4 cup lemon juice (save zest for frosting)
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1/4 cup water
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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8 oz package cream cheese (room temperature)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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1 Tbsp lime juice
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1 Tbsp lemon zest
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2 Tbsp tequila (optional)
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5 - 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1 sprinkling kosher salt