Margarita Lime Cake Bars (Print Version)
Soft, zesty lime bars with tequila cream cheese filling and a sweet-citrusy glaze on a buttery cake base.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1 box Yellow Cake Mix
02 -
½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
03 -
1 Egg, room temperature
04 -
2 tsp Lime Zest, from 1 whole lime
→ Filling
05 -
8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
06 -
2 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
07 -
2 Eggs, room temperature
08 -
3 oz Tequila
09 -
2 oz Margarita Mix
10 -
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
11 -
2 tsp Lime Zest
→ Garnish
12 -
¼ cup Powdered Sugar
13 -
2 tsp Lime Zest
14 -
2 tsp Margarita Salt
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spray the baking dish with non-stick baking spray first, place the parchment paper on top, and spray again over the parchment paper.
02 -
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine all crust ingredients. Mix on medium to high speed until the mixture forms a ball.
03 -
Press the crust batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
04 -
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all filling ingredients. Use an electric mixer to mix until the filling is smooth and creamy.
05 -
Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges turn light golden brown.
06 -
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the margarita bars cool for 1 hour. Garnish with powdered sugar, margarita salt, and additional lime zest.