Margarita Cake Recipe

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Margarita cake delivers easy preparation using convenient cake mix, vanilla pudding, tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec that transforms ordinary ingredients into cocktail-inspired dessert perfection. This innovative cake captures all beloved margarita flavors while providing the convenience of boxed cake mix preparation. The combination of tequila and lime creates distinctive taste while the vanilla pudding ensures moist texture that makes this cake perfect for adult celebrations.

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This margarita cake is easy to make with cake mix, vanilla pudding, tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. The cake is topped with a margarita-flavored glaze for a fabulous celebration cake.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 10-inch bundt cake
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Ingredients

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  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package orange cake mix

  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 4 eggs

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • cup water

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ¼ cup tequila

  • 2 tablespoons triple sec liqueur

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

  • 1 tablespoon tequila

  • 2 tablespoons triple sec liqueur

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.

  2. To make the cake: Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, water, lemon juice, 1/4 cup tequila and 2 tablespoons triple sec in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

  3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack while you make the glaze.

  4. To make the glaze: Combine confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon tequila, 2 tablespoons triple sec, and 2 tablespoons lime juice in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Pour glaze over cake while still warm.

    Margarita Cake Recipe

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

393 Calories
16g Fat
54g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 393
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g21%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 418mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 54g20%
Dietary Fiber 1g2%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 69mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
Potassium 69mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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