tequila lime cake

This tequila-infused layer cake is made with lime cake layers, and a tequila lime buttercream! It's the perfect boozy cake for Cinco De Mayo, or for anyone who loves tequila!

Tequila Cake

+ 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (276 grams)

sugar (400 grams)

tsp baking powder (6 grams)

tsp salt (3 grams)

buttermilk, room temperature (240 grams)

vegetable oil (14 grams)

Tbsp lime juice (12 grams)

lime

sugar (132 grams)

water (118 grams)

Tbsp tequila (25 grams)

unsalted butter, room temperature (434 grams)

sugar

Tbsp lime juice (24 grams)

bright orange, pink, green, yellow, and blue gel food coloring

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line four, six-inch pans...

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line four, six-inch pans with parchment rounds, and grease with non-stick cooking spray.

Mix together all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder,...

Mix together all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt) in a stand mixer with a paddle until fully combined.

Mix chunks of room-temperature butter slowly into the...

Mix chunks of room-temperature butter slowly into the dry mix, on a low speed. Continue to mix until no large chunks of butter remain, and the mixture becomes crumbly.

Pour in egg whites, and mix on low...

Pour in egg whites, and mix on low until just incorporated. Mix in the buttermilk in two installments, on a low speed.

Add in lime juice, lime zest, and oil,...

Add in lime juice, lime zest, and oil, and mix at a low speed until fully incorporated.

Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans...

Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans (about 300 grams per pan).

Bake for 32-35 minutes, or until a toothpick...

Bake for 32-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow the pans to cool for 10 minutes,...

Allow the pans to cool for 10 minutes, then run an offset spatula around perimeter of the pan to separate the cake from the pan.

Place cake layers into the freezer for 45...

Place cake layers into the freezer for 45 minutes, to accelerate the cooling process. Once the layers are fully cooled, carefully flip the pans and remove the layers.

Use a serrated knife to level the tops...

Use a serrated knife to level the tops of the layers.

Place water and sugar in a pot.

Heat over high heat, stirring occasionally until the...

Heat over high heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture just begins to boil.

Remove from heat, and allow the mixture to...

Remove from heat, and allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes.

Add in the tequila, lime zest, and lime...

Add in the tequila, lime zest, and lime juice, and set aside.

While the cake layers bake and cool, make...

While the cake layers bake and cool, make the tequila frosting.

Beat the butter on a medium speed for...

Beat the butter on a medium speed for 30 seconds with a paddle attachment, until smooth. Slowly add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Alternate with small splashes of the lime juice and tequila.

Once fully mixed, add in the lime zest...

Once fully mixed, add in the lime zest and salt, and beat on low until the ingredients are fully incorporated, and the desired consistency is reached. 

If the frosting is too thick, add in...

If the frosting is too thick, add in additional lime juice (1 teaspoon at a time). If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar (quarter of a cup at a time).

Divide the frosting into five bowls, adding an...

Divide the frosting into five bowls, adding an extra cup of frosting to the bowl you plan to color green.

Color the frosting bright green, orange, pink, yellow,...

Color the frosting bright green, orange, pink, yellow, and blue with gel food coloring

Place each color of frosting into its own...

Place each color of frosting into its own piping bag, fitted with a wilton 104 frosting tip.

Once the simple syrup has cooled, dab it...

Once the simple syrup has cooled, dab it on top of each leveled cake layer, using a sterile brush. Be sure to fully cover the surface of each cake layer.

Stack and frost cake layers on a greaseproof cake...

Stack and frost cake layers on a greaseproof cake board, using a dab of frosting to help stick the first cake layer to the board.

If desired, use a three-inch circle cutter to...

If desired, use a three-inch circle cutter to remove the center from the two middle cake layer to make a sprinkle filled cake.

Pipe about 1/2 cup of green frosting on...

Pipe about 1/2 cup of green frosting on top of each cake layer, and spread with an offset spatula.

While assembling the cake, fill the hole in...

While assembling the cake, fill the hole in the middle cake layer with a festive sprinkle blend to create a piñata-inspired cake.

Apply a thin coat of green frosting around...

Apply a thin coat of green frosting around the the cake, to fully cover the cake layers. Smooth using a bench scraper, then chill the cake in the fridge (10 minutes) or freezer (5 minutes) until the frosting is firm to the touch.

Pipe vertical ruffles of buttercream up the sides...

Pipe vertical ruffles of buttercream up the sides of the cake, following the same color pattern.

Use leftover buttercream to pipe small flowers to...

Use leftover buttercream to pipe small flowers to decorate the top of the cake.

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How To Make A Tequila Lime Cake

This is your favorite drink in cake form. An easy-to-make lime cake with tequila as part of the soaking liquid, and a whipped cream topping.

Tequila Lime Tres Leches Cake

lime juice

milk (at room temperature)

vanilla extract

all-purpose flour

baking powder

salt

unsalted butter (at room temperature)

lime zest (loosely packed, from about 1 lime)

eggs (at room temperature)

condensed milk

evaporated milk or coconut milk

milk

gold tequila

heavy cream

lime zest (to decorate)

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33cm) rectangular pan with softened butter or shortening, or use baking spray. Line it with a large piece of parchment paper, covering the bottom and two long sides. The two short sides will be greased but not lined. You can also use an 8x12-inch (20x30 cm) pan and make a taller cake.

In a small bowl, combine ½ cup lime juice, ½ cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. It will curdle and that&#39;s fine.

In a medium bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt. Or have the ingredients measured and sift them directly over the cake mixture when prompted (my choice). 

In a large bowl, beat 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cup sugar for 3 minutes, until light. Add 1 teaspoon lime zest.

Add 5 eggs one at a time, beating well between additions.

Add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the liquid mixture in 2 parts. That means you start and end with the flour mixture. You want to incorporate everything well until you have a smooth, lump-free batter, but don&#39;t overbeat at this point.

Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for about 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry.

Let the cake cool down completely on a wire rack.

Make the cake:

Mix 1 cup condensed milk, 1 cup evaporated milk or coconut milk, ¼ cup milk and ¼ to ½ cup gold tequila in a pitcher. Take into account that the alcohol in the tequila does not evaporate when you decide the amount you use.

Using a skewer (I use the same one I use to test for doneness) or a fork, pierce the surface of the cooled cake (still in the pan) and pour the mixture from the pitcher over the entire surface. Move the pan around, trying to distribute it as evenly as possible. But don&#39;t go crazy. It will stay as it is.

Let it soak for a few minutes, cover the pan with plastic wrap, and chill overnight or for at least 5-6 hours so the liquids are well absorbed and the flavors can meld.

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