Try Cooling Down With This Frozen Margarita Cake

Dessert is one of those parts of the day that most of us would not give up for anything in the world. We may want something sweet after dinner or we might enjoy sneaking down to the kitchen for a midnight snack. In either case, when the sweet treat is delicious, it can really put a smile on our face. This frozen Margarita cake recipe is just what you need when you are ready for a smile.

I’ll be the first one to admit that most of us would prefer to drink a cocktail rather than eating it but when you taste your first bite of this frozen Margarita cake, it will take you right to the tropics. It is so refreshing that you might even have a difficult time sticking with only a single piece. Consider it to be like a refreshing glass of Margarita, only better.

Ingredients:

Crust

2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup melted butter

Cake Filling

1 12 oz can of frozen concentrated margarita mixer
2 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
2 1/2 cups lime sherbet
optional 2 tbsp tequila

Whipped Topping

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp sugar

Directions:

About 20 minute before, set out ice cream, sherbet and margarita mix to soften.

Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar, mix well.

Add melted butter to graham cracker crumbs, stir until completely combined.

Press crumbs into bottom of springform pan. Place pan in freezer.

Combine vanilla ice cream, sherbet, margarita mix and optional tequila. Keep stirring until everything is completely combined.

Add ice cream mixture to springform pan. Smooth out top and place springform pan back in the freezer for at least a hour.

When ready to serve, whip heavy cream til soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue whipping until the cream forms stiff peaks.
Add whipped cream to top and decorate with lime slices (optional).

You can serve immediately or return to freezer for a few minutes to allow whipped cream to harden more.