strawberry margarita cake

non-alcoholic strawberry margarita mix makes this party cake a great addition to picnics and potlucks.

PREP TIME 10 min

TOTAL TIME 1 hour 43 min

MAKES 12 servings

3/4 cup bottled strawberry-flavored non-alcoholic margarita drink mix
1 box 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

HEAT oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan).
GREASE (or lightly spray with cooking spray) bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
ADD enough water to drink mix to measure 1-1/4 cups.
BEAT cake mix, drink mix, oil and egg whites on low speed 2 minutes.
POUR into pan and bake and cool as directed on box.
STIR lime peel into whipped topping; spread over top of cake.
GARNISH with strawberries; store covered in refrigerator.

Betty Crocker

pretty pistachio cake

cake
* 1 package white cake mix
* 1 package instant pistachio pudding mix
* 4 eggs
* 1 cup water
* 2/3 cup vegetable oil
* 5 drops green food coloring

* COMBINE in a large mixer bowl cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and oil. beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. stir in coloring and spread batter evenly into a 13 x 9 inch greased pan.
* BAKE 35 to 40 minutes; cool completely on a wire rack.

icing
* 1 package instant pistachio pudding mix
* 1 cup milk
* 1-1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
* chopped pistachio nuts (optional)

* COMBINE in a large mixer bowl pudding mix and milk. beat on low speed for 1 minute. let set for 2 minutes. add whipped topping and beat on low speed just to blend. spread over cooled cake. sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
* CHILL until serving. store leftover cake in the refrigerator.

* as seen in the Duncan Hines "Cake Mix Magic" cookbook.