Margarita Cake

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels 

1/2 cup sugar 

1/3 cup butter, melted

2 tablespoons bottled nonalcoholic margarita mix

Cake Ingredients

1 box white cake mix 

1-1/4 cups bottled nonalcoholic margarita mix

2 tablespoons tequila (optional)

1/3 cup oil 

1 tablespoon grated lime peel (about 1 lime) 

3 egg whites 

1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed 

Additional lime slices and/or green decorating sugars, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13×9-inch pan with shortening and lightly.

In a medium bowl, mix pretzels, sugar, butter, and margarita mix. Spread evenly and press gently into bottom of pan. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat cake mix, margarita mix, tequila (if using), oil, 1 tablespoon lime peel and the egg whites with electric mixer for about 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter over pretzel mixture.

Bake cake for 33 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Frost with whipped topping; decorate with additional lime slices and or green sugars. Store covered in refrigerator.