Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 (18 ounce) package betty crocker super moist white cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cups nonalcoholic margarita mix
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping
  • lime zest (optional)

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans. ) grease bottom only of 13 x 9 x 2-inch rectangular pan with shortening and lightly flour.
  • Mix pretzels, sugar, and butter in medium bowl. Sprinkle evenly on bottom of pan; press gently.
  • Beat cake mix, margarita mix, oil, lime peel, and egg whites in a large bowl with a electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter over the pretzel mixture.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown and top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • Frost with whipped topping and sprinkle with lime peel. Store covered in refrigerator.