Strawberry Margarita Cake

Nonalcoholic strawberry margarita mix makes this party cake a great addition to picnics and potlucks.

Makes 12 servings

3/4 cup bottled strawberry-flavored nonalcoholic margarita drink mix
1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist white cake mix
Vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Strawberries, if desired

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease (or lightly spray with cooking spray) bottom only of 13 x 9-inch pan. Add enough water to drink mix to measure 1 1/4 cups.

2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, drink mix, oil and egg whites on low speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake and cool and directed on box.

3. Gently stir lime peel into whipped topping; spread over top of cake. Garnish with strawberries. Store covered in refrigerator.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Add enough water to drink mix to measure 1 1/2 cups. Follow High Altitude cake mix directions for 13 x 9-inch pan.

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 120); Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 310mg; Total Carbohydrate 40g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 23g); Protein 3g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 4%

Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Substitution:
Chocolate frozen whipped topping also makes a great "frosting" for this dreamy cake. Stir orange peel instead of lime into the chocolate topping.

Success:
Before grating the lime peel, wash the lime thoroughly and wipe dry. The peel will grate much easier.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Betty Crocker 2007/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved