Fried Tequila Cake Bites with Fresh Lime Dipping Sauce
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Indulge in these sinfully delicious Fried Tequila Cake Bites paired with a tangy lime dipping sauce.
These little treats pack a flavorful punch and are perfect for any fiesta!
For tequila lovers, pair our Unique Margarita Recipes with these dessert treats.
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Fried Tequila Cake Bites
Love tequila? Love cake? You’re going to love these fried tequila cake bites!
Whether hosting a Mexican-themed dinner party or enjoying an evening with friends, get ready to wow your guests with this unique dessert recipe.
Making these boozy bites couldn’t be simpler – store-bought cake is dipped into tequila and pan-fried until golden.
The warm tequila cake bites are then rolled in cinnamon sugar and served alongside a sweet and zesty dipping sauce – delicioso!
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
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Ingredients Needed For Fried Tequila Cake Bites
- Fresh Produce – Limes (for serving)
- Dairy – Unsalted Butter, Sour Cream
- Angel Food Cake or Pound Cake – we used store-bought, but you can make your own if you wish. In the UK, use Madeira cake.
- Tequila – use your favorite brand, although cheaper brands will work best as some alcohol will cook out.
- White Granulated Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- If you can buy or have Cinnamon Sugar ready-made, feel free to use that.
- Powdered Sugar – also known as Icing Sugar or Confectioners Sugar.
The complete list of ingredients with measurements is on the recipe card at the end of this post.
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Equipment Needed For This Recipe
- Sharp Knife
- Chopping/Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
- Large Frying Pan/Saute Pan
- Cooking Tongs – for turning the cake bites in the pan.
- Serving Dish
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More Recipes Using Tequila
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is tequila, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Jello Shots with Jalapeno Pineapple Tequila
- Layered Tropical Margarita with 3 Tequilas – Almond, Tangerine & Mango
- Disney’s Jungle Cruise Cocktail with Rum, Tequila, and Fruit Juices
- Sparkling Mexican Paloma Cocktail with Blanco Tequila & Grapefruit
- Jalapeño Cantaloupe Margaritas, a Fiery Twist of Refreshment
How Do I Make Fried Tequila Cake Bites?
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Step 1 – Heat Pan: Place a sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the butter.
Step 2 – Dip Cake: Stir the tequila and juice of one lime in a bowl. Quickly and lightly dip cake slices into the mixture (you don’t want the cake to absorb too much alcohol).
Step 3 – Fry Cake: Place the dipped cake slices in the heated butter – do not overcrowd the pan; cook for about 1 minute on each side until golden.
Transfer the cooked cake slices to drain on some paper kitchen towels to cool slightly. Continue to dip and cook the cake in batches.
Step 4 – Make Cinnamon Sugar: Place the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
Step 5 – Coat Cake: Add the cooled tequila cake bites to the cinnamon sugar and lightly toss until fully coated.
Step 6 – Make Dipping Sauce: To make the dipping sauce, mix the sour cream, powdered sugar, lime zest, and juice in a bowl until combined.
Step 7 – Serve: Arrange the Tequila Cake Bites in a serving dish and garnish with lime wedges. Serve with lime dipping sauce, and enjoy!
More Dessert Recipes
Looking for more desserts to make? Check these recipes out next:
- Quick & Easy Lemon Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
- Strawberry Cocktail Cupcakes Recipe With A Vodka Shot Pipette
- Mexican Sweet Corn Cake with Cinnamon Churro Icing
- Whiskey Chocolate Cake Recipe with Chocolate Coconut Ganache
- Delicious Apple Bundt Cake Recipe Topped With Creamy Toffee Sauce
Recipe Tips
- Please keep your tequila away from any open flame, especially when using a gas stovetop. Combining alcohol and flames can lead to dangerous situations.
- You can substitute tequila with vodka or rum if you prefer not to use tequila. Experiment with flavored liquors for added enjoyment!
- These bites are most delicious when served warm and freshly made.
- If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Will all the alcohol cook out of the cake? Contrary to popular belief, not all of the alcohol will evaporate during the cooking process. While it’s often said that alcohol will completely cook out, studies have shown that to be false. Although some alcohol evaporates, more than 80% remains in these cake bites! Enjoy responsibly!
Printable Fried Tequila Cake Bites Recipe Card
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Fried Tequila Cake Bites
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought angel food cake sliced into 1-inch/2.5cm thick slices
- ¾ cup Tequila
- 1 lime juiced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
For Cinnamon Sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 tsp powdered sugar
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Place a sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the butter.
- Stir the tequila and juice of one lime together in a bowl. Quickly and lightly dip slices of cake into the mixture (you don't want the cake to absorb too much alcohol).
- Place the dipped cake slices in the heated butter – do not overcrowd the pan; cook for about 1 minute on each side until golden. Transfer the cooked cake slices to drain on some paper kitchen towels to cool slightly. Continue to dip and cook the cake in batches.
- Place the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the cooled tequila cake bites to the cinnamon sugar and lightly toss until fully coated.
- Mix the sour cream, powdered sugar, lime zest, and juice in a bowl until combined to make the dipping sauce.
- Arrange the Tequila Cake Bites in a serving dish and garnish with lime wedges. Serve with lime dipping sauce, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
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Dinner Party Menu Suggestions
You’ve made the dessert, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
- Appetizer: Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas with Homemade Pico de Gallo
- Soup: Tex-Mex Chicken Soup with Black Beans
- Salad: Refreshing Savory Mixed Berry Salad Recipe with Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Main Dish: Southwestern Ranchero Burger Platter With Homemade Salsa Fresca
- Side Dish: Easy-to-Make Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe
- Beverage: White Wine Melon Apple Sangria
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