Name: Strawberry Margarita Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American

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February 8, 2026

Strawberry Margarita Cake is fun, festive, fruity and boozy. It is the perfect cake for parties. It is a simple poke cake recipe that will wow your crowd. This Strawberry Margarita Cake is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, summer, or anytime you want some tropical goodness with a kick, that makes every bite a celebration. It starts with a box cake mix that makes it fast and so very easy.

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Strawberry Margarita Cake

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Bake cake according to package instructions. Allow to partially cool on a wire rack.

Poke holes with back of a wooden spoon or straw.

Pour 1/2 cup Jose Cuervo Drink Strawberry Lime Margarita over the holes in the cake, allowing it to soak up.

Mix together vanilla pudding mix with almond milk and ½ Jose Cuervo Strawberry Lime Margarita. Fold in whipped topping with strawberries and lime zest. Spread this on top of the cake.

Garnish with limes and strawberry slices.

Refrigerate for at least an hour prior to serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Boozey Moisture Magic 🍸
When poking holes in the cake, use the Strawberry Lime Margarita mixture to ensure maximum flavor infusion and moisture throughout the cake.
Zest Boost Technique 🍋
Rub lime zest into the sugar before mixing to release essential oils and intensify the citrus flavor profile of the cake.
Strawberry Decoration Pro 🍓
For stunning presentation, arrange fresh strawberry slices in a decorative pattern just before serving, and lightly brush with a bit of margarita mix for extra shine.
Pudding Moisture Hack 🥄
Mix the vanilla pudding with almond milk first to create a smooth base that prevents lumps and ensures even moisture distribution in the cake.
Chill for Flavor Fusion 🧊
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours after adding the margarita mixture, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify before serving.