Miracle Margarita Flan Cake

cookiedog's Note:

For the Margarita lovers and a Nice finish for your next Mexican Fiesta. Make sure you serve this with some heated cajeta or carmel topping to drizzle over each slice. Adapted from "Viva Margarita" by W. Park Kerr

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 cake

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons orange liqueur , such as Grand Marnier
• 1 teaspoon very finely grated orange peel , colored part only (zest)
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• ½ cup caramel ice cream topping or ½ cup cajeta caramel topping
• 1 (18 ¼ ounce) box butter recipe cake mix
• ¾ cup water
• ½ cup tequila
• ½ cup butter , melted
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon very finely grated lime zest , colored part only

Optional

• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional)

Directions:

1. Cooks Note: If you are using a cake mix other than a butter recipe cake, follow the directions on the box for making the batter substituting 1/2 cup tequila for 1/2 cup of the water.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In large bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, 3 eggs, orange liqueur and orange zest. Set aside.
3. Generously spray 12-cup Bundt pan with spray. Pour caramel sauce in bottom of pan. Set aside.
4. Prepare batter by beating cake mix, water, tequila, butter, eggs, and lime zest on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. If using, fold coconut into batter. Pour batter on top of caramel in pan.
5. Stir milk mixture and gradually pour over cake batter (milk mixture will sink and batter will rise).
6. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Unmold onto serving plate. Let cool completely.

Reviews

[racerchik]

This is a fantastic recipe. I was worried about how it would come out in layers, but it did! I'm making it again for a party tomorrow night that has a Mexican theme! I'm sure it'll be a hit!

[Jackie_In_Simi]

This is probably my favorite cake now. It's so easy, but looks and tastes like it took a lot of work and time. For a pretty presentation, I use my zester and add long strips of orange peel to the top after it's been turned out onto the serving platter. It's the best of two worlds - cake & flan!

[KatieNana]

After making this cake, I'm surprised that this recipe doesn't have more reviews! We love the complexity of flavors and textures. The flan is smooth and creamy with a touch of orange. The cake is moist and has a hint of lime. I used Cajeta caramel topping because it is very rich and has a distinct flavor. (Tastes like Dulce De Leche.) The cake is even better on the second day after being refrigerated overnight. Definitely a five star recipe!