Deluxe Strawberry Margarita Cake

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For this cake i used inspiration from a couple of popular cakes- jello poke cake and strawberry margarita cake. The end result is an absolutely delicious, lush dessert! I brought this cake to work and it instantly disappeared! for a non-alcoholic version you can sub the tequila with water.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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Grease and flour 9x13 cake pan.

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Combine white cake mix , strawberry margarita mix , tequila , vegetable oil and egg whites in large mixing bowl.

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Mix until well combined.

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Pour into pan.

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Place in preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes , or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

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Cool completely.

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With a fork , poke wholes generously all over top of cake.

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In a saucepan , boil 1 cup of water.

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Add strawberry jello and stir for 2 minutes or as directed on package.

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Add 1 / 2 cup of cold water and 1 / 2 cup of tequila to jello and combine.

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Pour carefully over cake and allow to soak into holes.

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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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Mix 2 tbsp of lime rind in with cool whip.

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Frost cake.

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Garnish with pink sugar crystals , lime slices and strawberry slices.

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Serve and enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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white cake mix, strawberry margarita mix, tequila, vegetable oil, egg whites, strawberry jell-o gelatin dessert, boiling water, cold water, cool whip, lime rind, lime, sugar crystals